wren
— Noun
– English
～ any of several small active brown birds of the northern hemisphere with short upright tails; they feed on insects
wren warbler
— Noun
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～ small Asiatic and African bird; constructs nests like those of tailorbirds
wren-tit
— Noun
– English
～ small brown bird of California resembling a wren
wren
— Noun
– English
～ English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
winter wren
— Noun
– English
～ small wren of coniferous forests of northern hemisphere
wrench
— Noun
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～ a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; "the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
wrench
— Noun
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～ a jerky pulling movement
wrench
— Noun
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～ a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
wrench
— Verb
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～ twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates; "wrench a window off its hinges"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
wrench
— Verb
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～ make a sudden twisting motion
wrench
— Verb
– English
～ twist suddenly so as to sprain; "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"
wrench
— Verb
– English
～ twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"
wrenching
— Adjective
– English
～ causing great physical or mental suffering; "a wrenching pain"