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    wringing
    /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. extremely wet; soaked: "he was wringing with sweat"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WRING definition: 1. to hold something tightly with both hands and twist it by turning your hands in opposite…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wringWring Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Wring is a verb that means to squeeze or twist something, especially to make it dry or to extract liquid or information. It can also mean to twist into a distorted shape or to cause pain. See synonyms, examples, etymology and more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWRING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'wring' and its related phrases, such as 'wring out', 'wring one's hands', and 'wring someone's neck'. See examples, word frequency, and translations of 'wring' in different languages.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › wringingWringing - definition of wringing by The Free Dictionary

    Wringing is the act of twisting, squeezing, or compressing something, especially to extract liquid. It can also mean to cause distress or pain, or to obtain something by force or pressure. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › wringingWRINGING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Wringing is an adjective meaning extremely wet, as in "my shirt was wringing wet". It can also refer to a process of squeezing or twisting something, such as clothes, dough, or blocks.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wringWring - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To wring something is to twist or squeeze it, usually out of its original shape. If you annoy someone enough, they might threaten to wring your neck. If you do laundry by hand, then you most likely wring out your shirts to get rid of excess water before hanging them out to dry.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryWRING definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

    a. to squeeze, press, twist, or compress, esp. so as to force out water or other liquid. b. to force out (water or other liquid) by this means, as from wet clothes. usually with out. 2. to clasp and twist (the hands) together as an expression of distress. 3. to clasp (another's hand) forcefully in greeting.

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