Meaning of the word wring in English

What does wring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wring

US /rɪŋ/
UK /rɪŋ/
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Verb

1.

to twist and squeeze something in order to force liquid out of it

Example:
You should wring the cloth out before wiping the table.
He managed to wring the water from his soaked shirt.
2.

to obtain something from someone with effort or difficulty

Example:
The investigators tried to wring a confession out of him.
It is hard to wring any information from the secretive company.