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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › wring_vwring, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb wring, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. wring has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. medicine (Old English) shipbuilding (Old English) mining (1850s)

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

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

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   Clerk of the House. Clerk of the Parliaments. Closure motions. Coalition government. Code of Conduct for Members of the Lords. Code of Conduct for MPs. Coming into force. Command Papers. Commencement regulations.

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   Definition of wring in the Idioms Dictionary. wring phrase. ... Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary. ... He accused the Government of wringing its hands and ...

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionwring verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of wring verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of WRING is to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid. How to use wring in a sentence.

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   What does wring mean?

   • (informal) when you say that you will wring somebody’s neck, you mean that you are very angry or annoyed with them When he was late again I wanted to wring his neck. Definition of wring verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does wring a bird mean?

   • wring something if you wring a bird’s neck, you twist it in order to kill the bird to press somebody’s hand very hard when you shake hands to hold your hands together, and twist and press them together in a way that shows you are anxious or upset, especially when you cannot change the situation see also hand-wringing

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   What does wrung mean?

   • v. 1. To extract some liquid by twisting and compressing something: I wrung the water from the cloth and laid it out to dry. 2. To obtain or extract some information by applying force or pressure to someone: My mother finally wrung the truth from us, and we told her everything. v. 1.

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   What does wring out mean?

   • v. 1. To twist, squeeze, or compress something, especially so as to extract liquid: I wrung out the wet towel. Wring the clothes out before you hang them on the line. 2. To extract some liquid by twisting or compressing something: Wring out the suds from the dishcloth when you're done washing the dishes.

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   What does wringing your hands mean?

   • COMMON If someone is wringing their hands, they are expressing sadness or regret about a bad situation, but are not taking any action to deal with it. He accused the Government of wringing its hands and doing nothing as the country's jobless figures increased. Note: When someone behaves like this, you can call it hand-wringing or wringing of hands.

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   What wrung my Withers?

   • My withers were wrung by his speech about financial rectitude and structural efficiency. They will be wringing their hands before very long. He said that the people had wrung their privileges from the monarchs of old. I plead with him not to leave things as they are, wringing his hands and talking of his reluctance, and of regrettable developments.

   WRING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › wringWRING Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Synonyms for WRING in English: twist, force, squeeze, extract, screw, wrench, coerce, wrest, extort, force, …