Word: WRING
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Definition of WRING
- A powerful squeezing or twisting action.
"I grasped his hand and gave it a grateful wring."
- Pain or distress.
- To squeeze or twist (something) tightly so that liquid is forced out. See also wring out.
"I didnโt have a towel so I just wrung my hair dry."
- To extract (a liquid) from something wet, especially cloth, by squeezing and twisting it.
"Put the berries into a cheesecloth and wring the juice into a bowl."
- To obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force.
- A device for pressing or compressing, especially for cider.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "wring" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "wring" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WRING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WRING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WRING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the wring effect
- # master of wring
- # playing with wring
- # in terms of wring
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