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wring out

The English word “wring out” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To squeeze (wet clothing or cloth), either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.
  2. To force someone to give (something), usually truth, or money.
  3. To push (an aircraft) to its performance limits; to push the envelope.
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