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wrench

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/rɛnʧ/ · wrench

A tool used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts.

Meanings

nounformal

A tool used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts.

ایک آلہ جو پیچ و کھولنے اور بند کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

چرخہ

charkha

Synonyms

tooldeviceinstrumentآلہاوزارساز

Antonyms

noneکوئی نہیں

Common Collocations

  • adjustable wrench
  • pipe wrench
  • socket wrench

Example Sentences

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

اس نے پیچ کو سخت کرنے کے لئے چرخہ استعمال کیا۔

Us ne pech ko sakht karne ke liye charkha istemal kiya.

Make sure to carry a wrench in your toolbox.

اپنی ٹول باکس میں چرخہ رکھیں۔

Apni tool box mein charkha rakhein.

The mechanic reached for the wrench to fix the car.

مکینک نے گاڑی ٹھیک کرنے کے لئے چرخہ اٹھایا۔

Mechanic ne gaari theek karne ke liye charkha uthaya.

Easily Confused With

wrench (noun):A wrench is a specific tool, while 'wrench' as a verb means to twist or pull suddenly.
verbformal

To twist and pull something suddenly.

کسی چیز کو اچانک موڑنا یا کھینچنا۔

کھینچنا

kheenchna

Synonyms

twistpulljerkموڑناکھینچناجھٹکا دینا

Antonyms

releaseloosenچھوڑ دیناڈھیلا کرنا

Common Collocations

  • wrench someone's arm
  • wrench free
  • wrench from someone's grip

Example Sentences

She had to wrench the lid off the jar.

اسے جار کا ڈھکن کھینچ کر اتارنا پڑا۔

Usay jar ka dhakkan kheench kar utaarna para.

He wrenched his back while lifting the heavy box.

اس نے بھاری ڈبے اٹھاتے ہوئے اپنی کمر کو کھینچ لیا۔

Us ne bhaari dabbe uthane me apni kamar ko kheench liya.

The soldier had to wrench himself free from the enemy's grasp.

سپاہی کو دشمن کی گرفت سے خود کو نکالنا پڑا۔

Sipahi ko dushman ki giraft se khud ko nikaalna para.

Easily Confused With

wrench (noun):The noun refers to the tool, while the verb relates to the action of pulling or twisting.

Word Family

wrencher
nounچرخہ بنانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'wrench' as a tool that helps 'wrench' something into place.

Picture a wrench tightening a bolt.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wrenċan" — to twist or pull

First known use: 14th century

Originally meaning to twist, the word has evolved to refer to a tool used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts.