wrest
verb (used with object)
to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
wrester
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a word derived from
wrest.
Example Sentences
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"God bless Kamala, he always put on a show for the fans. Good big man who worked the gimmick better than most. It breaks my heart," tweeted fellow former wrester The Iron Sheik.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2020
Amid gripes Rock takes a headline position that could go to a full-time wrester, Cena said Johnson has earned that spot.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2013
