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wrench vs wring

wring vs wrench

wrench and wring both are nouns.

wrench and wring both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrench Yes No Yes No
wring Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wrench and wring are synonyms defined as:
  • wrench and wring: twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
wrench (noun) wring (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt a twisting squeeze
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wrench (verb) wring (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
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 press out of shape
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
make a sudden twisting motion obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between wrench and wring

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