wring

[US]/rɪŋ/
[UK]/rɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.twist, squeeze, especially the neck
clasp tightly, especially someone's hand
squeeze out (wet clothes); wring out (water)

Phrases & Collocations

wring out

wring hands

wring a towel

wring someone's neck

wringing wet

Example Sentences

wring the neck of a chicken.

a tale that wrings the heart.

wring (out) wet clothes

wring a confession from the prisoner

wring the clothes and hang them on the line.

Wring those wet things out.

Those interviewers really put me through the wringer!

I'll wring your neck if you don't behave!

If I find the person who did this, I’ll wring his neck!

He’s been through the wringer lately, what with his divorce, and then losing his job.

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