wrench

(noun) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments. Synonyms: twist, pull. Examples: "The wrench to his knee occurred as he fell." "He was sidelined with a hamstring pull."

(noun) a jerky pulling movement. Synonyms: twist.

(noun) 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. Synonyms: twist. Examples: "Wrench a window off its hinges." "Wrench oneself free from somebody's grip." "A deep sigh was wrenched from his chest."

(verb) make a sudden twisting motion.

(verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. Synonyms: wring. Examples: "Wring one's hand."

(verb) twist suddenly so as to sprain. Synonyms: twist, sprain, turn, wrick, rick. Examples: "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."