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Synonyms for wrench

Two senses of wrench live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 2, TreelineThe body

twist suddenly so as to sprain

Wrench one's ankle.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

turn

Same sentence, swapped: Turn one's ankle.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for wrench as it is used in the sentence above.

bruise
scrape
chip

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 2, TreelineContact and joining

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.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

twist

Same sentence, swapped: Twist a window off its hinges.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for wrench as it is used in the sentence above.

attract
retract
stroke

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