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WRINGS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Wrings.

Wrings - as a noun

A twisting squeeze

Example: "Gave the wet cloth a wring"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squeeze25

Wrings - as a verb

Twist and press out of shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contort9deform12distort8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distort8twine8twist8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

Example: "Wring one's hand"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrench14

Obtain by coercion or intimidation

Example: "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extort13gouge7rack10squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13plume9rob5soak8surcharge15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

Example: "Wring the towels"

Example Sentences

"She wrings out the wet towel before hanging it up to dry."
"He wrings his hands nervously as he waits for the test results."
"The mother wrings the water from her son's hair after his swim."
"The wrestler wrings his opponent's arm in a painful submission hold."
"The chef wrings the excess oil from the fried chicken before serving it."
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Word Game Points

Is WRINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WRINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WRINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WRINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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