wring (**링**) — to twist and squeeze (cloth or clothing) to remove water
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to twist and squeeze (cloth or clothing) to remove water
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 비틀어 짜다, 물기를 짜다
Korean pronunciation: **링**
Example Sentences
- My mom can wring more water from a towel than a washing machine!
- The teacher tried to wring the truth out of the students about who broke the window.
- He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the job interview results.
wring
VERB//rɪŋ//
to twist and squeeze (cloth or clothing) to remove water
to twist and squeeze (cloth or clothing) to remove water
Even a king must wring, while his ring still gleams!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'wringan'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 단어입니다. 원래 '비틀다, 압박하다'라는 의미를 가졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom can wring more water from a towel than a washing machine!”
“The teacher tried to wring the truth out of the students about who broke the window.”
“He wrung his hands nervously while waiting for the job interview results.”
“The comedian could wring laughter from even the grumpiest audience.”
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