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Vocabulary Entry
wring
|verb • verb • noun
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V
verb
To twist or squeeze something, especially to remove liquid.
Example Sentences
"She had to wring out the wet cloth before hanging it to dry."
"After washing the laundry, he would wring each piece to get rid of excess water."
"The athlete was so tired that he felt he could wring out his sweat-soaked shirt."
V
verb
To extract or force something from someone, often with effort.
Example Sentences
"I had to wring the truth out of him during the conversation."
"The journalist tried to wring a statement from the reclusive celebrity."
"It took hours to wring a coherent response from the committee."
N
noun
A twisting or squeezing motion.
Example Sentences
"With a quick wring of the towel, she got rid of most of the water."
"He gave the mop a firm wring before placing it back in the bucket."
"The wring of her hands showed her nervousness before the interview."