Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "wrest" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

outwrest overwrest saw wrest turnwrest wrest block wrest pin wrest plank wrest-harrow wrester

Etymologically Related To

rest wrist writhe wry

Context

agriculture dialectal music

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

seize

Manner Of

seize

Related Terms

wrestle

Related Terms

active attach blade distort distortion metal mouldboard obtain saw set seize stringed instrument violent violently water wheel wooden wrestle

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