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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

wrest

/wrest/ verb · British & US
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What does wrest mean?

verb

To force or twist something out of someone's grasp or control, or to use force to move something from a fixed position. To struggle or contend with someone or something.

Example

"She wrestled the rope free from the tangled mess."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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