wring

transitive verb

To twist, squeeze, or compress, especially so as to extract liquid. Often used with out.

transitive verb

To extract (liquid) by twisting or compressing. Often used with out.

transitive verb

To wrench or twist forcibly or painfully.

transitive verb

To clasp and twist or squeeze (one’s hands), as in distress.

transitive verb

To clasp firmly and shake (another’s hand), as in congratulation.

transitive verb

To cause distress to; affect with painful emotion.

transitive verb

To obtain or extract by applying force or pressure.

noun

The act or an instance of wringing.