wrick

[ rik ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. wrench; strain.

wrick

/ rɪk /

verb

1. a variant spelling (chiefly Brit) of rick 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrick¹

1275–1325; Middle English wrikken to make abrupt movements; perhaps akin to wrinkle ¹, wrench

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrick¹

C19: earlier rick; perhaps from Middle Low German wricken to move jerkily, sprain

Example Sentences

Wrick said he is concerned that online plans for his business played a factor in the burglary.

From Seattle Times

Wrick has asked industry regulators to take down online plans for his business, which he says pose a security threat.

From Washington Times

Auld frind, if yees can, give me a sign some time that something was saved from this mighty wrick.

From Project Gutenberg

Wrick v.s.  strain Wrîde v.n.  to stretch, to expand Wring s.  press, ex.

From Project Gutenberg

Superintendent wuz Flannigan; Boss av the siction wuz Finnigin; Whiniver the kyars got offen the thrack, An' muddled up things t' th' divil an' back, Finnigin writ it to Flannigan, Afther the wrick wuz all on ag'in; That is, this Finnigin Repoorted to Flannigan.

From Project Gutenberg