n.
Pronunciation: ' rest
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English wrasten, wresten, from Old English wr ǣ stan; akin to Old Norse reista to bend and probably to Old English wrigian to turn ― more at WRY
Date: before 12th century
1 : to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
2 : to gain with difficulty by or as if by force, violence, or determined labor