Dictionary Check: wring

"wring" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

a twisting squeeze

Example: "gave the wet cloth a wring"
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verb

twist and press out of shape

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verb

twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Example: "Wring one's hand"
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verb

obtain by coercion or intimidation

Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"
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verb

twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

Example: "wring the towels"

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