Definition of Wrest
Wrest
Wres·t
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(verb)
To pull or force something away from someone or something else.
e.g. The police officer had to wrest the gun from the suspect's hand.
(noun)
the action of wresting, seizing or yanking;
e.g. With a quick wrest, he was able to get his teddy bear back from his dog.
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