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wring

/rɪŋ/

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verb
twist and press out of shape
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contort deform distort

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twine twist distort
noun
a twisting squeeze
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"gave the wet cloth a wring"

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squeeze

type of:
motion movement
verb
obtain by coercion or intimidation
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extort gouge rack squeeze

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overcharge fleece gazump hook pluck plume rob soak surcharge
verb
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
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wrench

type of:
twist distort twine
verb
twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid
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"wring the towels"

type of:
squeeze mash squash squelch crush

Examples of wring

"gave the wet cloth a wring"
"wring the towels"