Dripping and Wringing

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Dripping adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.

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Wringing and dripping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wringing" instead an adjective "Dripping".

Nearby Words: drip, drippy, dripped

Wringing noun - A forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something.

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Dripping and wringing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dripping" instead an adjective "Wringing".

Nearby Words: wring, wringer

She is bothered by dripping water—from her gorgeous sister Millie upstairs, wringing out her long, luxuriant hair.

Source: Theatre / Picnic

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