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I . wrench [rentʃ] VB trans

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2. wrench (injure):

to wrench one's ankle
wykręcić sobie nogę w kostce

II . wrench [rentʃ] N

1. wrench AM (tool):

wrench
klucz m

2. wrench Brit (tool):

wrench
klucz m francuski

3. wrench usu no pl (twisting pull):

wrench
szarpnięcie nt

4. wrench no pl (departure):

it was a wrench to leave Warsaw for London
wyjazd z Warszawy do Londynu sprawił jej wielki ból

monkey wrench N AM TECH

monkey wrench
klucz m nastawny

socket set, socket wrench AM N TECH

Usage examples with wrench

to wrench oneself free
uwolnić się
to wrench one's ankle
wykręcić sobie nogę w kostce
to wrench sth open
otwierać [perf otworzyć] coś szarpnięciem
to wrench sth from sth
wyrywać [perf wyrwać] coś z czegoś
to wrench sth out of sth
wyszarpywać [perf wyszarpnąć] coś z czegoś
it was a wrench to leave Warsaw for London
wyjazd z Warszawy do Londynu sprawił jej wielki ból

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
But then we had to find farmers who could supply us with the product, and that was another monkey wrench in the gears.
yesweekly.com
A socket wrench or adjustable spanner is then used to turn the hexagonal bar further in the same direction.
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It's simple, as aside from the wrench, all you have to do is set the breakaway brake and try to pull ahead.
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This versatility of fitting position is normally of small importance on a socket wrench which can be easily rotated in small increments regardless of socket type.
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Click onthe monkey wrench icon on the right side to get to it.
www.itbusiness.ca
Even if you firmly believe your best traits align with those of a socket wrench, force yourself to express this gift in some another way.
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Installing a wheel with a lug wrench thus requires a bit of rough guessing about proper tightness.
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It was during the years in his workshop that he invented the adjustable spanner and the plumber wrench.
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Bugs recovers and gives chase only to be clobbered on the head by the gremlin with the monkey wrench, causing him to faint.
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The opposite end has a standardized square recess to accept the socket wrench's drive size.
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