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wring

verb

/rɪŋ/

Meaning

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

She had to wring the towel after washing it.

wring one's hands

twist, squeeze, extract, compress

release, loosen, free

wring out, wring the towel, wring hands, wring a confession

to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully

To bring something to an end or to reach a decision after consideration.

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

To make something full; occupy completely.

to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another