On page 474 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is "Wrested" a word, or is it a typo? It's near the top, where it says "He leapt over an armchair and wrested the three wands from Draco's grip..." Thanks!
2007-07-25 07:25:57 · 14 answers · asked by wetwillie1800 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Neither - but wrested is a word.
wrest - verb - to twist or turn; pull, jerk, or force by a violent twist.
"Wrested" is perfectly suited to the situation. It's often used in exactly this case where you are trying to pull something out of someone's or something's grip.
"Wrestle" is the frequentive form of "wrest" which is why they have related meanings.
"wrest" retains more of the original meaning of the root word (which means "wrist") than "wrestle" which has a connotation of involving more of the whole body (like in a wrestling match).
2007-07-25 07:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lem 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not a typo, and you're not a moron, either.
To wrest something is to obtain something by a pulling or wrenching motion. Jo's use is correct. It's just not a word in common everyday use.
2007-07-25 14:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Palmerpath 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have keen eyes, but no, it is not a typo. I had thought it would be "wrestled", but no, it is "wrested". It IS a word. The link below from Dictionary.com should show you the definition. I hope this came of use to you.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/wrested
EDIT: I was going to be the first to answer this question!!!!! But alas, as I was answering, I was beaten. Oh, well. Also, you're welcome!
2007-07-25 14:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by Initiation 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lol, You're not a complete moron, but that isn't a typo either. To "wrest" something is the same thing as "wrestling" something... Brits tend to use the former more than the latter.
2007-07-25 14:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by mama2faith 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
"Wrested" (pronounced rested) is indeed a word, and used properly in that sentence. It means to forcibly remove from.
So it's not a typo, and you may or may not be a complete mormon. : )
2007-07-25 14:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Martin M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wrested means he forcefully got them out of Draco's hand.
2007-07-25 14:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by ronathecute 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was a typo also when I read it. So I looked it up. It actually is a word. Click the link below for the definition.
2007-07-25 14:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by Oras Ukir 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, I wouldn't say a COMPLETE moron... ;o)
Yes, it is a word. Means the same basically as wrestled, but more like he ripped them out of his hands. It's just a more elegant (and somewhat old-fashioned) word. More "writerly" and Brit.
2007-07-25 14:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by motherseer 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's a real word. Get familiar with using a dictionary.
2007-07-25 14:57:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
isnt that a word?
2007-07-25 14:30:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋