im thinking of a word that begins w/ a W. It means to get by force or hard work. One of its synonyms is NOT coerce though. I really need to know.
2007-01-19 14:56:03 · 3 answers · asked by amina 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Wrest: –verb (used with object) 1. to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
2. to take away by force: to wrest a knife from a child.
3. to get by effort: to wrest a living from the soil.
4. to twist or turn from the proper course, application, use, meaning, or the like; wrench.
–noun 5. a wresting; twist or wrench.
6. a key or small wrench for tuning stringed musical instruments, as the harp or piano, by turning the pins to which the strings are fastened.
2007-01-19 16:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wrest; Wring. (The second word in a limited sense has the meaning you want.)
2007-01-20 12:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrest
2007-01-19 15:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Beachman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋