Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Wrest.
How to pronounce wrest:
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Wrest - as a verb
Obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
Example: "Wrest the knife from his hands"
Wrest - as a noun
The act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
A key to tune a stringed instrument.
Active or motive power.
Short for saw wrest; a saw set.
A partition in a water wheel by which the form of the buckets is determined.
A metal (formerly wooden) piece of some ploughs attached under the mouldboard (the curved blade that turns over the furrow) for clearing out the furrow; the mouldboard itself.
Example Sentences
"He tried to wrest the gun from his attacker's hand."
"She was able to wrest control of the company from her competitors."
"He wrested the championship title away from the reigning champion."
"The detective tried to wrest the truth from the suspect."
"He wrested control of the organization through cunning tactics."
Word Game Points
Is WREST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WREST has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is WREST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWREST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is WREST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrest is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWREST has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
