wring

Definitions of wring in various dictionaries:

noun - a twisting squeeze

verb - twist and press out of shape

verb - twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

verb - obtain by coercion or intimidation

verb - twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

To twist, squeeze, or compress, especially so as to extract liquid.

To extract (liquid) by twisting or compressing.

To wrench or twist forcibly or painfully: wring the neck of a chicken.

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

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

To cause distress to; affect with painful emotion: a tale that wrings the heart.

To writhe or squirm, as in pain.

verb - to twist so as to compress