definition for wrenching
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: wrench (Noun). A movement that twists and pulls violently. wrench (Noun). A distorting change. wrench (Noun). A sudden emotional change. wrench (Noun). A violent pull or twist; a tug. wrench (Noun). a hand tool for making rotational adjustments, such as fitting nuts and bolts, or fitting pipes. wrench (Verb). To pull or twist violently. With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.