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pull vs wrench

wrench vs pull

pull and wrench both are nouns.

pull and wrench both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pull Yes No Yes No
wrench Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pull and wrench are synonyms defined as:
  • pull and wrench: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
Other synonyms of pull include twist.
As verbs, wrench is a hyponym of pull; that is, wrench is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pull:
  • pull: apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
  • wrench: twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Other hyponyms of pull include twist, gather, attract, hike up, hitch up, pick at, pluck at, pull at, draw back, pull back, retract, draw close.
pull (noun) wrench (noun)
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) a jerky pulling movement
a sustained effort a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
a device used for pulling something
special advantage or influence
the force used in pulling
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
pull (verb) wrench (verb)
strain abnormally twist suddenly so as to sprain
take away twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
cause to move by pulling make a sudden twisting motion
tear or be torn violently
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
strip of feathers
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
steer into a certain direction
move into a certain direction
operate when rowing a boat
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
rein in to keep from winning a race
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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