wrench

nouns

a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
"the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell"; "he was sidelined with a hamstring pull"
pull, twist, wrench
a jerky pulling movement
twist, wrench
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
spanner, wrench

verbs

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"; "wrench oneself free from somebody's grip"; "a deep sigh was wrenched from his chest"
twist, wrench
make a sudden twisting motion
wrench
is a type of (narrower)
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
"The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
squirm, twist, worm, wrestle, wriggle, writhe
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
"Wring one's hand"
wrench, wring
twist suddenly so as to sprain
"wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"
rick, sprain, turn, twist, wrench, wrick