Wrung: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrung

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'wrung' is the simple past form of the verb 'wring'. It refers to the action of twisting or squeezing something tightly to force liquid out of it or to distort its shape. This action is often used in contexts such as drying clothes or expressing emotions, where one might metaphorically wring their hands or heart in distress. It's associated with various applications where exertion is applied to remove moisture or manipulate objects.

Synonyms

extract, squeeze, twist, wrench

Examples of usage

  • She wrung the excess water from the towel.
  • He wrung his hands nervously before the interview.
  • The farmer wrung the wet cloth to dry it.
  • The athlete wrung out his jersey after the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrung" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdreht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrฤ™cony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใญใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ‹€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ุชูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkroucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zkroutenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upognjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torcido

Etymology

The word 'wrung' originates from the Old English term 'wringan', which means 'to twist, turn, or wring'. It has cognates in several Germanic languages, including the Old High German 'wringan' and the Middle Dutch 'wringen', indicating a common linguistic ancestor. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a range of actions associated with twisting and compressing objects. The past participle form 'wrung' has been used since the 14th century, particularly in contexts relating to the manipulation of cloth or materials to remove liquid. As language developed, 'wring' took on metaphorical meanings as well, such as expressing emotional strain or tension, showcasing the versatility of the term in both physical and emotional contexts. The evolution of 'wrung' reflects broader changes in both language and cultural practices regarding work and emotional expression.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,396, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.