Wring Out (Verb)
Meaning
Extract (liquid) by squeezing or pressing; "wring out the washcloth".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Wring out the towel to remove excess water before putting it in the dryer.
- After washing the dishes, she wrung out the sponge to prevent it from dripping on the counter.
- To get as much juice as possible from the orange, wring out the pulp with your hands.
- She carefully wrung out the delicate silk scarf to avoid damaging its fabric.
- Before drying the floor, wring out the mop thoroughly to prevent water spots from forming.