wrench

/ˈɹɛnt͡ʃ/noun
Elementary
1

A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.

2

An injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb; strain, sprain.

3

A trick or artifice.

4

Deceit; guile; treachery.

5

A turn at an acute angle.

6

A winch or windlass.

7

A screw.

8

A distorting change from the original meaning.

9

A hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes.

10

An adjustable spanner used by plumbers.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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