1. twists and squeezes something to remove liquid from it
2. twists something forcefully, especially someone’s hands or neck
3. obtains something from someone with difficulty or by force

Examples

• She wrings out the wet towel before hanging it up.
• He wrings the mop thoroughly after cleaning the floor.
• The mother wrings her hands with worry about her missing child.
• The detective finally wrings a confession from the suspect.
• She wrings every last drop of water from the cloth.
• He wrings the chicken’s neck quickly and humanely.
• The lawyer wrings concessions from the opposing counsel.