wring
UK/riŋ/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To squeeze and twist something tightly to force out liquid; to extract something by force or pressure.
拧，绞；榨取
n.
A powerful squeezing or twisting action.
拧，绞
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwringother
=wring
Common Collocations
- 1.wring out拧干
- 2.wring hands绞手
- 3.wring water拧出水
Example Sentences
- 1.
She wrung out the wet cloth to remove excess water before washing it.
- 2.
He wrung his hands anxiously while waiting for the test results.