Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wring
verb
/rɪŋ/
Definition
To twist or squeeze something to remove liquid from it.
Examples
- She had to wring out the wet towel before hanging it up to dry.
- He wrung his hands in nervous anticipation before going on stage.
Meaning
The act of twisting or compressing something to extract moisture or to distort its shape.
Synonyms
- squeeze
- twist
- extract
