wring
//rɪŋ//
Verb
wringInfinitive
wringPresent tense
wrungPast tense
wrungPast participle
wringingPresent participle
wringsThird-person singular
1
To squeeze and twist something, especially to remove liquid from it.
She wrung out the wet towel before hanging it up to dry.
2
To forcibly extract or obtain something through pressure or effort.
The detective managed to wring a confession from the suspect.
3
To cause emotional distress or anguish.
The tragic news wrung her heart.
4
To clasp and twist one's hands together, typically as a sign of distress or anxiety.
She wrung her hands nervously while waiting for the test results.