wring

• Nom désignant une action de tordre ou de presser, souvent utilisée pour extraire un liquide ou exprimer une forte réaction émotionnelle.

A noun referring to a twisting or squeezing action, often used to extract liquid or to express a strong emotional reaction.

1. A twisting squeezeB2formal

   An act of twisting and squeezing something, especially to extract liquid.

   Torsion

   • He gave the wet cloth a firm wring before hanging it up.
   • With one strong wring, she removed the excess water from the mop.
   • The mechanic gave the oily rag a quick wring.

   Synonymespresssqueezetwistwrench

• Tordre ou presser fortement un objet pour en extraire un liquide, ou tordre violemment une partie du corps. Peut aussi signifier arracher quelque chose par la force ou tourmenter moralement.

To twist and compress something forcefully in order to force liquid out of it, or to extract something with great effort.

verbe irrégulier

1. Squeeze liquid outB2formal

   To squeeze or twist something tightly, typically a cloth or garment, to remove water or other liquids.

   Essorer

   • He had to the wet towel thoroughly before hanging it up to dry.
   • She out her hair after stepping out of the swimming pool.
   • After washing the floor, the cloth properly to avoid leaving puddles.
   • You should the sponge well before applying the cleaning solution.
   • The workers were seen their soaked shirts after the sudden downpour.

   Synonymesextractpresssqueezetwist

   Antonymesabsorbdrenchsaturatesoak

2. Extract with difficultyC1formallegal

   To obtain something from someone or something with a great deal of effort, pressure, or persuasion.

   obtenir avec difficulté

   • The investigators managed to a confession from the suspect after hours of questioning.
   • It is difficult to a profit out of such a struggling business model.
   • They tried to every bit of information possible from the ancient manuscript.
   • The lawyer attempted to more money for the victims from the corporation.
   • He finally a promise of cooperation from his reluctant partners.

   Synonymesexactextortextractforcesqueezewrest

3. Twist hands in distressC2formal

   To clasp and twist one's hands together as an expression of great nervousness, anxiety, or grief.

   se tordre les mains

   • The mother was her hands in the waiting room while the surgery was ongoing.
   • She sat by the window, her handkerchief in silent desperation.
   • Don't just stand there your hands; we need to take immediate action.
   • He was seen nervously his gloves as he waited for the verdict.
   • The witnesses were their hands, clearly disturbed by the events they saw.

   Synonymessqueezetwist