Definition of Wrest in English :

Define Wrest in English

Wrest meaning in English

Meaning of Wrest in English

Pronunciation of Wrest in English

Wrest pronunciation in English

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Wrest

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Verb

1. wrest

obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

Example Sentences:
'wrest the knife from his hands'
'wrest a meaning from the old text'
'wrest power from the old government'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Wrest

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to take or force away by violent pulling or twisting
2. 
to seize forcibly by violent or unlawful means
3. 
to obtain by laborious effort
4. 
to distort in meaning, purpose, etc
noun
5. 
the act or an instance of wresting
6. archaic
a small key used to tune a piano or harp

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Wrest

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verb transitive
1. 
to turn or twist; esp., to pull or force away violently with a twisting motion
2. 
to take or extract by force; usurp; extort; wring
3. 
to distort or change the true meaning, purpose, use, etc. of; pervert; twist
noun
4. 
the act of wresting; a twist; wrench

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Wrest

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tr.v. wrest·ed, wrest·ing, wrests
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
A small tuning key for the wrest pins of a stringed instrument.

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