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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
Examples
He wrung the dishcloth to remove the soapy water after washing the dishes.
02
to cause extreme emotional or physical pain or distress to someone
Transitive: to wring sb/sth
Examples
The news of the accident wrung her heart, causing her immense grief.
03
to press and twist something forcibly
Transitive: to wring sth
Examples
The strong winds threatened to wring the branches of the fragile sapling.
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
Examples
She managed to wring the truth out of the reluctant witness during the intense cross-examination.
Wring
01
a twisting squeeze
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