Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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wring | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wrench | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wring (noun) | wrench (noun) |
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a twisting squeeze | a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt |
a jerky pulling movement | |
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments |
wring (verb) | wrench (verb) |
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twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish | twist suddenly so as to sprain |
twist and press out of shape | twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates |
twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid | twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish |
obtain by coercion or intimidation | make a sudden twisting motion |