wrench

Meanings

• noun

  A type of tool used to apply torque to bolts and nuts, especially those in hard-to-reach places.

  - "Using a wrench, he tightened the bolts on the flat tire."
  - "The mechanic used a wrench to loosen the stubborn nut."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

spanner

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wrench
crutch , hutch , utch , witch

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Variants

List of all variants of wrench that leads to same result
wrench , wrenched , wrenches , wrenching , wrenchingly , Allen wrench , Allen wrenches , allen wrenches , monkey wrench , monkey wrenches , pipe wrench , pipe wrenches , socket wrench , socket wrenches , throw a wrench into the works , hurl a monkey wrench into , throw a monkey wrench into , throw/hurl/toss a monkey wrench into , toss a monkey wrench into

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Etymology

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Old English 'wrencian' meaning 'to turn', from 'wrenca' meaning 'a twisting or turning instrument'.

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Trivia

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1. The first adjustable wrench was patented in 1869 by Samuel Potts.

2. The socket wrench was invented in 1919 by Fred Maytag I.

3. The wrench is a versatile tool that can be used in various industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Socket wrench: A type of wrench with interchangeable socket heads that can be used to apply torque to various bolt and nut sizes.

2. Adjustable wrench: A type of wrench with adjustable jaws that can be used to apply torque to bolts and nuts of various sizes and shapes.

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Culture

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The wrench has been a symbol of mechanical prowess and ingenuity since its invention in the late 16th century. It has been featured in various forms of literature and art, such as the famous painting 'The Wrench' by Jean-François Millet.

How to Memorize "wrench"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person using a wrench to tighten a bolt.
   - Imagine the shape and size of a typical wrench.
   - Visualize the various parts of a wrench, such as the handle and the adjustable jaws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wrench' with the sound of turning a bolt.
   - Think of the wrench as a tool that helps you tighten or loosen bolts and nuts.
   - Associate the word 'wrench' with the feeling of applying torque to a bolt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Wrench Around' to help remember the word.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Works Really Effectively Never Causes Harm' to remember the function of a wrench.

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