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wrench vs wriggle

wriggle vs wrench

wrench and wriggle both are nouns.

wrench and wriggle both are verbs.

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

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