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wringing Definition and Meaning in English (wringing definition)

gerund
Synonyms:squeezingtwistingcompressing
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Wringing definition: The action of twisting or squeezing something forcefully, especially to extract liquid from it.

Definitions of Wringing

  1. 1gerund

    The action of twisting or squeezing something forcefully, especially to extract liquid from it.

  2. 2gerund

    The act of twisting or clasping one's hands together, often as an expression of distress, anxiety, or despair.

Example Sentences

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“She was wringing the wet cloth to dry it quickly.”

casual

“He sat there, wringing his hands in silent agony.”

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infinitivewring
third person singularwrings
past tensewrung
agent nounwringer

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