Definition of wring

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • wring is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • wring is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • wring is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of wring


  • twist and press out of shape (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. contort
    2. deform
    3. distort
  • a twisting squeeze (noun)

    Examples

    1. gave the wet cloth a wring

    Synonyms

    1. squeeze
  • obtain by coercion or intimidation (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. extort
    2. gouge
    3. rack
    4. squeeze
  • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. wrench
  • twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid (verb)

    Examples

    1. wring the towels

See definition of wring in Merriam Webster