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verb (wrings, wringing, wrang or wrung, wrung)
  1. To squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out.
You must your wet jeans before hanging them out to dry.
  1. To force out liquid by squeezing or twisting tightly.
Hold on a minute! I need to the water from my bikini.
  1. To obtain by force.
The police said they would the truth out of that heinous criminal.
  1. To hold tightly and press or twist.
Some of the patients waiting in the dentist's office were wringing their hands nervously.
He said he'd my neck if I told his girl friend.
Etymology: wringan

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