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    wrest
    /rɛst/

    verb

    • 1. forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp: "Leila tried to wrest her arm from his hold"
    • 2. distort the meaning or interpretation of (something) to suit one's own interests or views: archaic "you appear convinced of my guilt, and wrest every reply I have made"

    noun

    • 1. a key for tuning a harp or piano. archaic

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wrestWrest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WREST is to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements. How to use wrest in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWREST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WREST definition: 1. to get something with effort or difficulty: 2. to violently pull something away from someone…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wrestWREST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Wrest definition: to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.. See examples of WREST used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWREST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you wrest something from someone who is holding it, you take it from them by pulling or twisting it violently. [ literary ] He wrested the suitcase from the chauffeur.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWREST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    WREST meaning: 1. to get something with effort or difficulty: 2. to violently pull something away from someone…. Learn more.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wrestWrest - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To wrest is to forcefully grab or take something away. You can wrest away many things, such as remote controls and championships. This word is strong and a little violent.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › wrestWrest - definition of wrest by The Free Dictionary

    1. To obtain or remove by pulling with twisting movements: wrested the book out of his hands. 2. To take possession of forcefully; seize or usurp: wrested the islands from the settlers; wrested power from the monarchy. 3. To gain or extract with persistent effort; wring: wrested concessions from their opponents. n. Music.