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noun • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a jerky pulling movement • a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt verb • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • make a sudden twisting motion • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
| 38% | 9 | March a handcuffed individual by forcible gripping of their arms | ||||||
verb • march a person against his will by any method • carry someone against his will upside down such that each limb is held by one person | ||||||||
| 34% | 4 | Word for a tree originally, hence its survival in names of arbors including the “horn” and “white” species; or, a transverse timber of a ship, hence the greatest width of said vessel | ||||||
noun • a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation • a column of light (as from a beacon) • (nautical) breadth amidships • the broad side of a ship • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts verb • smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light • express with a beaming face or smile • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion | ||||||||
A Forcible Tug Or Twist Hence A Spanner For Gripping And Turning Crossword Clue
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WRENCH which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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WRENCH
Updated: October 12, 2023
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1 | Also known as a ring spanner | |
2 | Forcible impact: Abbr.
New York Times -
05 Jun 1992 | New York Times / 05 Jun 1992 |
3 | Forcible seizure of a ship, in maritime law
New York Times -
28 Sep 1996 | New York Times / 28 Sep 1996 |
4 | March a handcuffed individual by forcible gripping of their arms | |
5 | Person admitting failing, hence turning round
The Guardian Cryptic -
22 Nov 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 22 Nov 2011 |
6 | Violent twist - (adjustable) spanner
The Guardian Quick -
16 Aug 2007 | The Guardian Quick / 16 Aug 2007 |
7 | Word for a tree originally, hence its survival in names of arbors including the “horn” and “white” species; or, a transverse timber of a ship, hence the greatest width of said vessel
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29 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 29 Jul 2023 |
