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."actionprocessChat 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."actionprocessutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force."The angry parent wrung a confession from their child about the broken window. "actionbusinessdemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw (something from or out of someone); to generate (something) as a response."The sad movie wrung tears from the audience. "actionachievementprocesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold (something) tightly and press or twist."The mother wrung the wet towel tightly to remove the excess water. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause pain or distress to (someone / one's heart, soul, etc.)."The difficult exam questions wrung his heart with anxiety. "emotionsufferingsoulmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slide two ultraflat surfaces together such that their faces bond."The scientist wrung the two glass plates together, and they bonded perfectly. "technicalprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo twist, as if in pain."Seeing the scraped knee, the little boy wrung his hands in distress. "actionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give an incorrect meaning to (words, teachings, etc.)."The student wrung the professor's words about the test, believing she said it was optional when it was actually mandatory. "languagewordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subject (someone) to extortion; to afflict or oppress in order to enforce compliance."The corrupt official wrung favors from local businesses by threatening to shut them down if they didn't comply. "politicsgovernmentlawstatemoralinhumansocietyactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bend or strain out of its position."to wring a mast"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading