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wring
[ ring ]
verb (used with object)
- to twist forcibly:
He wrung the chicken's neck.
- to twist and compress, or compress without twisting, in order to force out water or other liquid (often followed by out ):
to wring clothes.
- to extract or expel by twisting or compression (usually followed by out or from ).
- to affect painfully by or as if by some contorting or compressing action.
- to clasp tightly with or without twisting:
to wring one's hands in pain.
- to force (usually followed by off ) by twisting.
- to extract or get by forceful effort or means (often followed by out ).
verb (used without object)
- to perform the action of wringing something.
- to writhe, as in anguish.
noun
- a wringing; forcible twist or squeeze.
wring
/ ɪŋ /
verb
- often foll by out to twist and compress to squeeze (a liquid) from (cloth, etc)
- tr to twist forcibly
wring its neck
- tr to clasp and twist (one's hands), esp in anguish
- tr to distress
wring one's heart
- tr to grip (someone's hand) vigorously in greeting
- tr to obtain by or as if by forceful means
wring information out of
- intr to writhe with or as if with pain
- wringing wetsoaking; drenched
noun
- an act or the process of wringing
Other 51Թ Forms
- dzܳwԲ verb (used with object) outwrung outwringing
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wring1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wring1
Example Sentences
But with so little to go on, those following his condition closely are wringing every word – or missing word – for meaning.
To all the baseball fans out there who are wringing their hands and proclaiming doom for MLB because the Dodgers have been flexing their financial muscle, I say PHOOEY!
When you wring out this more powerful sponge, it sends down heavier rains than before.
So, cry if you must, wring your hands, clutch your pearls and then get back into it.
Often angry, she specialised in wringing laughs out of the most unlikely material.
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