wrenchlike

English

Etymology

From wrench +‎ -like.

Adjective

wrenchlike (comparative more wrenchlike, superlative most wrenchlike)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a wrench (gripping tool).
   • 2007, Simon Wood, Paying the Piper, page 309:

     Scott's foot connected with the side of his head, dislodging his wrenchlike grip. The sheriff fell back into the ditch holding his nose.