nounπShareA powerful squeezing or twisting action."I grasped his hand and gave it a grateful wring."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePain or distress."The daily wrings of taking care of a sick child left her exhausted. "sufferingemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo squeeze or twist (something) tightly so that liquid is forced out. See also wring out."I didnβt have a towel so I just wrung my hair dry."actionprocessfunctionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extract (a liquid) from something wet, especially cloth, by squeezing and twisting it."Put the berries into a cheesecloth and wring the juice into a bowl."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force."The bully wrings lunch money from the smaller kids every day. "actionbusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw (something from or out of someone); to generate (something) as a response."The sad movie wrings tears from the audience. "actionprocessachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold (something) tightly and press or twist."She wrings the water out of her wet swimsuit after swimming. "actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause pain or distress to (someone / one's heart, soul, etc.)."The constant bullying at school wrings the joy out of his life. "sufferingemotionmindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slide two ultraflat surfaces together such that their faces bond."The machinist carefully wrings the gauge blocks together to ensure an accurate measurement. "technicalsciencemachinephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo twist, as if in pain."After hearing the bad news, she nervously wrings her hands. "actionbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give an incorrect meaning to (words, teachings, etc.)."The politician wrings the data to support his claims, even though it doesn't tell the whole story. "languagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subject (someone) to extortion; to afflict or oppress in order to enforce compliance."The landlord wrings money from the tenants, threatening to evict them if they don't pay exorbitant rent. "actioninhumansocietypoliticsgovernmentbusinessmoralsufferinglawdemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend or strain out of its position."to wring a mast"actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
