What is the meaning of wrench?

noun

• A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments.
  • usage: "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
  • synonyms: twist, pull
• A jerky pulling movement.
  • synonyms: twist
• A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt.
  • synonyms: spanner

verb

• Twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates.
  • usage: "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
  • synonyms: twist
• Make a sudden twisting motion.
• Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish.
  • usage: "Wring one's hand"
  • synonyms: wring
• Twist suddenly so as to sprain.
  • usage: "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
  • synonyms: twist, sprain, turn, wrick, rick