Difference between Wrench and Twist

What is the difference between Wrench and Twist?

Wrench as a verb is to pull or twist violently. while Twist as a verb is to turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

Wrench

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pull or twist violently. To injure (a joint) by pulling or twisting. To use the tool known as a wrench.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: movement that twists and pulls violently a hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes. sad feeling when leaving sb/sth loved

Example sentence: My first toy was an adjustable wrench I called 'my wrencher.'

Twist

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.To join together by twining one part around another.To turn a knob etc.To distort or change the truth or meaning of words when repeating.To form a twist (in any of the above noun meanings).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A twisting forceAnything twisted, or the act of twisting; the degree of stress or strain when twisted.A type of thread or cotton traditionally used for buttonholes.A sliver of lemon peel added to a cocktail, etc.A sudden bend (or short series of bends) in a road, path, etc.A distortion to the meaning of a word or passage.An unexpected turn in a story, tale, etc.A type of dance characterised by rotating one's hips.A rotation of the body when diving.A sprain, especially to the ankle.

Example sentence: The old Court you and I served so long will not be worthy of its traditions if Nixon can twist, turn and fashion If Nixon gets away with that, then Nixon makes the law as he goes along - not the Congress nor the courts.

We hope you now know whether to use Wrench or Twist in your sentence.

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