squeeze vs wring

squeeze

noun
  • An instance of squeezing. 

  • The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third. 

  • A close or tight fit. 

  • The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata. 

  • An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice. 

  • A difficult position. 

  • A moulding, cast or other impression of an object, chiefly a design, inscription etc., especially by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry. 

  • A traversal of a narrow passage. 

  • A romantic partner. 

  • A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks. 

  • A hug or other affectionate grasp. 

verb
  • To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices. 

  • To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting. 

  • To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty. 

  • To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to. 

  • To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass. 

  • To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once. 

  • To fit into a tight place. 

wring

noun
  • A powerful squeezing or twisting action. 

verb
  • To slide two ultraflat surfaces together such that their faces bond. 

  • To bend or strain out of its position. 

  • To squeeze or twist (something) tightly so that liquid is forced out. See also wring out. 

  • To extract (a liquid) from something wet, especially cloth, by squeezing and twisting it. 

  • To obtain (something from or out of someone or something) by force. 

  • To draw (something from or out of someone); to generate (something) as a response. 

  • To hold (something) tightly and press or twist. 

  • To cause pain or distress to (someone / one's heart, soul, etc.). 

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