Wrench

Synonyms of wrench

• turn
• twist
• jerk

Antonyms of wrench

• fasten
• repair
• fix

Collocations of wrench

adjustable wrench

Frequency: 80 %

He used an adjustable wrench to tighten the bolts.

pipe wrench

Frequency: 70 %

The plumber used a pipe wrench to fix the leaky pipe.

socket wrench

Frequency: 60 %

She needed a socket wrench to assemble the furniture.

torque wrench

Frequency: 50 %

The mechanic used a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to the correct specifications.

spanner wrench

Frequency: 40 %

The technician used a spanner wrench to adjust the machinery.

Idiomatic Expressions for wrench

• Phrase: Wrench in the gears
  Meaning: Something that disrupts or obstructs a smooth operation or process
  Usage: The lack of funding has become a wrench in the gears of our expansion plans.