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wrench vs wrestle

wrestle vs wrench

wrench and wrestle both are nouns.

wrench and wrestle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrench Yes No Yes No
wrestle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wrestle is a hypernym of wrench; that is, wrestle is a word with a broader meaning than wrench:
  • wrench: make a sudden twisting motion
  • wrestle: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Other hypernyms of wrench include squirm, twist, worm, wriggle, writhe.
wrench (noun) wrestle (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wrench (verb) wrestle (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish engage in a wrestling match
make a sudden twisting motion to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
Difference between wrench and wrestle

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