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wring

/wɹɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does wring mean?

verb

to twist or turn something, especially a cloth, to remove liquid from it; to twist or turn something, especially a person's arm, to cause pain or injury.

Example

"She wrung the towel to remove the excess water."

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