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wringing

noun
1
The act of twisting something to force liquid out.
"After the wringing, the shirt was still damp but far lighter."

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In plain EnglishThe action of wringing — twisting something, usually wet, to squeeze out liquid.

Common pairings
wringing wet

Word Forms

wringings plural

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