Wringing Meaning in English
word · lemma: wring
ˈɹɪŋɪŋ
RING-ing
ɹˈɪŋɪŋ
ring-ING
Definition
The act of twisting something forcefully, usually to remove liquid, or of squeezing hands together tightly, often due to worry or stress.
Usage & Nuances
Used primarily for twisting wet clothes ('wringing out a towel') or describing anxious hand movements ('wringing his hands with worry'). Formal in writing; neutral in speech. Do not confuse with 'ringing' (bell sound).
Spanish: retorcer (ropa) - exprimir (manos) - apretar fuertementePortuguese (BR): torcer (roupa) - espremer (mãos) - apertar fortePortuguese (PT): torcer (roupa) - espremer (mãos) - apertar fortementeChinese (Simplified): 拧干 (衣服) - 拧紧 (手) - 用力挤压Chinese (Traditional): 擰乾 (衣服) - 擰緊 (手) - 用力擠壓Hindi: निचोड़ना (कपड़े) - मरोड़ना (हाथ) - जोर से दबानाArabic: عصر (ملابس) - ليّ (يدين) - ضغط بقوةBengali: মোচড়ানো - নিংড়ানোRussian: выжимание - выкручиваниеJapanese: 絞ること - ねじることVietnamese: vắt - vặnKorean: 짜기 - 비틀기Turkish: sıkma - burmaUrdu: نچوڑنا - مروڑناIndonesian: vắt - vặn
Example Sentences
She is wringing the wet towel over the sink.
basic
He kept wringing his hands during the interview.
basic
My shirt is soaked; I'll start wringing it out.
basic
You won’t get all the water out without wringing it tightly.
natural
She sat in silence, wringing her hands nervously.
natural
After wringing the mop, it was finally dry enough to use again.
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