verb
wring
RING/rɪŋ/
To twist or squeeze something forcefully, especially to remove liquid.
She wrings the wet towel over the sink before hanging it.
Etymology
Old English wringan described twisting and squeezing. The selected meaning preserves that concrete action: compressing something flexible, such as a wet garment, to force liquid out.
In context
Immerse the mop into the solution and wring out with heavy pressure. The mop should be damp, but not dripping wet.
More examples
- Wring out the cloth before wiping the counter.
- He wrung the water from his soaked shirt.
- She sits wringing her hands while waiting for news.
Forms
wring · wrings · wrung · wringing
wringer noun — A device that squeezes liquid from fabric.