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wrench [rent∫]1. nouna. ( = tug) mouvement m violent de torsion* * *[rentʃ] 1.1) ( tool) tourne-à-gauche m inv2) ( movement) (of handle, lid) mouvement m brusque (tournant)3) fig déchirement m2.transitive verb tourner [quelque chose] brusquement [handle]to wrench one's ankle/knee — se tordre la cheville/le genou
3. 4.to wrench something away from ou off something — arracher quelque chose de quelque chose
••to throw a wrench in the works — US créer des difficultés
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