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.

Phrasal verb wring something from/out of someone (Definition of wring from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

WRING definition: to twist forcibly. See examples of wring used in a sentence.

Define wring. wring synonyms, wring pronunciation, wring translation, English dictionary definition of wring. tr.v. wrung , wring·ing , wrings 1. a. To twist, squeeze, or compress, especially so as …

to twist and compress, or compress without twisting, in order to force out water or other liquid (often fol. by out): to wring clothes. to extract or expel by twisting or compression (usually fol. …

to wring a bird's neck 2. (often fol. by out) to twist and compress, or compress without twisting, in order to force out water or other liquid to wring clothes 3. (usually fol. by out or from) to extract …

To twist in the hands, as something flexible; twist or flex forcibly: as, to wring clothes after washing, to force out the water; to wring a friend's hand in cordial greeting: often with out.

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

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.

Wring involves the action of twisting and squeezing, typically to remove liquid. In contrast, ring can denote a sound, especially of bells, or refer to a circular object, such as a piece of jewelry.