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Wrench

/rˈɛntʃ/
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(noun) A movement that twists or pulls violently; a tug.

Hand me the wrench.
Factional in-fighting threw a monkey wrench into the deliberations.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He used a metal ____ to tighten the bolt on the bicycle frame before he went for his ride today.

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