nyrjähdys — meaning in English

English meaning

• sprain verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
• twist verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
• wrench noun US: a hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, or pipes; called a spanner in British English.

Senses

nyrjähdys is used for these senses in English:

• sprain The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining
• twist A sprain, especially to the ankle.
• wramp A wrench, twist, or sprain of the body.
• wrench An injury caused by a violent twisting or pulling of a limb; strain, sprain. [from 16th c.]

sprain — full definition

1. verb To injure a joint or ligament by twisting it too far without dislocating it.
2. noun The injury caused by twisting a joint or ligament this way.

twist — full definition

1. verb To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
2. verb To distort the meaning of something said or written.
3. noun An unexpected turn or development in a story or situation.

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