Rechercher
to wring
01
essorer, tordre
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
Example
The farmer wrung the cloth to drain excess water from the harvested vegetables.
She carefully wrung the mop head to remove the dirty water into the bucket.
She wrung the sponge to remove the cleaning solution before wiping the countertop.
02
tordre, torturer
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
Example
The loss of her beloved pet wrung her with a profound sense of emptiness.
The breakup wrung his soul, leaving him in a state of deep sadness.
The news of the accident wrung her heart, causing her immense grief.
03
tordre, essorer
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
Example
The strong winds threatened to wring the branches of the fragile sapling.
The child 's constant pulling threatened to wring the stuffed toy out of shape.
The wrestler attempted to wring his opponent 's arm to gain an advantage.
04
extraire, tordre
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
Example
The investigative journalist wrung valuable information out of her confidential sources.
The lawyer managed to wring a substantial settlement from the reluctant insurance company.
The negotiator employed persuasive tactics to wring concessions from the stubborn opponent.
Wring
01
torde, wring
a twisting squeeze
Exemple
The farmer wrung the cloth to drain excess water from the harvested vegetables.
She carefully wrung the mop head to remove the dirty water into the bucket.
She wrung the sponge to remove the cleaning solution before wiping the countertop.
He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes.
He wrung the wet garment to remove as much water as possible before hanging it to dry.
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