Meaning of the word wring in English

What does wring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wring

US /rɪŋ/
UK /rɪŋ/
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Verb

1.

to twist and squeeze something in order to force liquid out of it

Example:
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You should wring the cloth out before wiping the table.
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He managed to wring the water from his soaked shirt.
2.

to obtain something from someone with effort or difficulty

Example:
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The investigators tried to wring a confession out of him.
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It is hard to wring any information from the secretive company.