Wring out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt
RING OWT
ɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈaʊt
ring OWT
Definition
To twist or squeeze something, usually a wet cloth or piece of clothing, to remove as much liquid as possible.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for wet fabric, like towels or clothes. Can also be used figuratively ('wring out every drop of information'). Often follows an object: 'wring out the towel'. Not to be confused with 'ring out' (to sound loudly).
Spanish: escurrir - exprimirPortuguese (BR): torcer - espremer (líquido de pano)Portuguese (PT): torcer - espremerChinese (Simplified): 拧干Chinese (Traditional): 擰乾Hindi: निचोड़नाArabic: عصرBengali: চিপে জল বের করা - নিঙড়ে জল বের করাRussian: выжатьJapanese: 絞り出すVietnamese: vắt kiệtKorean: 짜내다Turkish: sıkmakUrdu: نچوڑناIndonesian: memeras
Example Sentences
After washing the shirt, please wring out the water.
basic
He showed me how to wring out a wet towel.
basic
Please wring out the mop before using it.
basic
I tried to wring out every last drop of paint from the brush.
natural
She managed to wring out the cloth even though it was very thick.
natural
If you wring out your swimsuit, it will dry much faster.
natural