"Wrench" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A wrench is a tool used to apply torque or turning moment to an object. It typically consists of a rigid round or square bar with a loop or U-shaped end at one end and another tool bit or socket at the other end. The user applies pressure along the length of the handle to create a turning force on the object being worked on.
1. Mechanic's tools: The mechanic needed a wrench to tighten the loose nut on the engine.
2. idiomatic expression: I'm in a tight spot and need to wrench some extra time from my manager to finish this project.
3. Turning movement: She used a wrench to turn the faucet handle clockwise to turn off the water supply.
4. Difference or distinction: The way he handled the situation made all the difference, like a wrench in the works of fate.
5. Force or pressure: The firefighter applied a wrench to the door to burst it open and rescue the trapped person.
The remains or debris of something, especially something that has been destroyed or damaged, such as a ship, airplane, or building.
Adjective: <br><br>1. (of a building, vehicle, etc.) badly damaged, especially from a collision or natural disaster.<br>Example: "The car was wrecked in the accident."<br><br>2. Having been completely defeated or destroyed.<br>Example: "My plans for the weekend were wrecked when it started raining."<br><br>3. (of a relationship, etc.) ruined or severely damaged.<br>Example: "Their love life was wrecked by the arguments."<br><br>Verb: <br><br>1. To cause (a building, vehicle, etc.) to crash and become damaged.<br>Example: "The strong wind wrecked the old lighthouse."<br><br>2. To completely defeat or destroy (something or someone).<br>Example: "Their poor management strategy wrecked their business."<br><br>3. To ruin (a relationship, etc.).<br>Example: "Procrastination can wreck your chances of getting a good job."<br><br>Synonyms: destroyed, badly damaged, smashed, ruined, crashed.
A person or thing that causes great damage or ruin, typically to something that has a strong or solid structure.
People or things that cause damage or destruction, especially to ships or vehicles.<br><br>Example: "The storm caused the beach to become a wreckers' paradise, with many a damaged ship washing up on the shore."<br><br>Or<br><br>A person who buys and dismantles old or damaged ships or vehicles to salvage the usable parts.<br><br>Example: "The wreckers made a fortune by buying up and scrapping old cars that were no longer roadworthy."
Twisted or torn violently or suddenly, often with a loud noise; suddenly forced to open or move apart.
Unnecessarily painful or distressing. Causing discomfort or anxiety in a surprising or violent manner.
To struggle or contend with someone or something, especially physically; to strive or contend in a competitive situation, especially for a prize or advantage.<br><br>Example: He wrestled with the idea of quitting his job.
Wrestling is a combat sport in which two wrestlers engage in a physical confrontation, using a combination of strength, skill, and agility to attempt to overcome and pin their opponent to the ground or on a mat.