wring out
Twist until dripping
To wring out something is to twist and squeeze it to remove liquid: She wrung out the washcloth before wiping the counter.
The phrase extends to extracting anything through pressure or effort: The investigators wrung out every detail they could.
To be wrung out is to feel completely exhausted, as if squeezed dry of energy.
Rotating motion or surprise
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- compressReduce volume by force
- pressApply force downward
- gripSecure manual hold
tighten · clench · scrunch · knead · coil · roll · contort · crush
Channel for wastewater
twist
Rotating motion or surprise
grip · tighten · clench · scrunch · knead · coil · roll · contort · crush · clasp
drain
Channel for wastewater
towel
Absorbent fabric for drying
mop · washcloth · dishcloth · laundry · garment · fabric · chamois · drip · damp · wet
deplete
Greatly reduce supply
weary · sap · spent · emptied · drained · taxed · stressed · overworked · frazzled
- cleanlinessclean, cleanliness, clean up, dirty, neatness
wring outlet go
Cease holding something
release · unfurl · spread out · lay flat · smooth out
wring outrefresh
Restore energy or newness
revitalize · replenish · restore · rejuvenate · reinvigorate