wring

verb
UK: /rɪŋ/
US: /rɪŋ/

  1. To twist something tightly to remove liquid.

    1. She had to wring the wet towel to dry her face.
    2. Please wring out your swimsuit after swimming in the ocean so it does not drip salt water everywhere.

  2. To squeeze or twist something, sometimes to break it or get something out of it.

    1. He tried to wring the truth from her, but she stayed silent.
    2. The detective attempted to wring a confession from the suspect during the intense interrogation session.

  3. To get something with difficulty.

    1. They managed to wring a small profit from the failing business.
    2. After many negotiations, the union was able to wring some concessions from the management team.

  4. To clasp and twist (one's hands) together, especially when anxious or distressed.

    1. She began to wring her hands as she waited for the test results.
    2. Observing the unfolding drama, she would nervously wring her hands in helpless anxiety.

Synonyms

squeeze twist extract compress force press
wring noun

  1. An act of twisting and squeezing something.

    1. Give the cloth a good wring before you wipe the table.
    2. With a final wring, she hung the shirt on the clothesline, ready to dry in the sun.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wring" in English means: To twist something tightly to remove liquid., To squeeze or twist something, sometimes to break it or get something out of it., To get something with difficulty., To clasp and twist (one's hands) together, especially when anxious or distressed..

The phonetic transcription of "wring" is /rɪŋ/ in British English and /rɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wring": squeeze, twist, extract, compress, force, press.

Example usage of "wring": "She had to wring the wet towel to dry her face.". More examples on the page.