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to wring
01
to extract or remove liquid from something by twisting, squeezing, or compressing it
Transitive: to wring a fabric
02
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
03
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
04
to obtain or extract something, often with great effort, difficulty, or pressure
Transitive: to wring sth out of sb | to wring sth from sb
Wring
01
a twisting squeeze
wring
v
wringer
n
wringer
n
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.
He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes.
She wrung the sponge to remove the cleaning solution before wiping the countertop.
He wrung the wet garment to remove as much water as possible before hanging it to dry.
