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wrestle vs wrench

wrench vs wrestle

wrestle and wrench both are nouns.

wrestle and wrench both are verbs.

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

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