wringing out

A form of wring out — To squeeze (wet clothing or cloth), either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of wring out
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APA

wringing out. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/wringing%20out

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Chicago

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