Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wringing

verb

/ˈrɪŋ.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of squeezing or twisting something to remove water or liquid.

Examples

After washing the shirt, she started wringing it out to remove excess water.
He was wringing the sponge to get every drop of water out before using it again.

Meaning

Wringing refers to the process of exerting pressure on an object to extract moisture or liquid from it, commonly used in the context of wet clothes or towels.