Definitions

1. verb

to force or pull (something) violently or roughly; to remove (something) by force; to overcome or conquer (something) with difficulty; to twist or turn (something) violently or roughly

“The firefighters had to wrest the burning car from the trapped family.”

2. noun

a person who wrestles; a contest of strength or skill, especially in wrestling

“The wrestler was a local celebrity after winning the tournament.”

3. verb

to extract or recover something with difficulty

“The archaeologists had to wrest the ancient artifacts from the desert sand.”

4. verb

to force or impose (something) on someone

“The government had to wrest the concessions from the opposition party.”