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单词 wrenching
释义

wrenching /renˈshing/ (Shakespeare)

noun

For renching, from dialect verb rench to rinse

wrench /rench or rensh/

transitive verb
  1. To pull (something from someone or something) esp with a twisting or wringing action
  2. To force or wrest violently
  3. To shift with the help of a wrench
  4. To sprain
  5. To distort
intransitive verb

To turn or twist suddenly or violently

noun
  1. An act or instance of wrenching
  2. A violent twist
  3. A sprain
  4. An instrument for turning nuts, etc, an adjustable spanner
  5. A separation or change that is difficult to bear, or the pain of this
  6. (in coursing) bringing the hare round at less than a right angle
ORIGIN: OE wrencan to deceive, twist, wrenc deceit, twisting; cf Ger renken to twist, Rank trick, intrigue
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