What is the meaning of the word "wrench"?

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  1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments copy to clipboard noun
    • The wrench to me knee occurred as I fell. copy to clipboard
  2. twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates copy to clipboard verb
    • wrench a window off its hinges copy to clipboard
  3. twist suddenly so as to sprain copy to clipboard verb
    • wrench one's ankle copy to clipboard

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