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[Language: Old English; Origin: wrencan]
[T always + adverb/preposition] to twist and pull something roughly from the place where it is being held
::I wrenched the packet from his grasp.
::The door had been wrenched open.
wrench yourself away/free
to use your strength to pull yourself away from someone who is holding you
::She managed to wrench herself free.
[T] to hurt a joint in your body by twisting it
-synonym sprain sprain
::I think I've wrenched my knee.