Definitions of wring:

• noun:   a twisting squeeze

  Example: "Gave the wet cloth a wring"

• verb:   twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

  Example: "Wring one's hand"

• verb:   twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

  Example: "Wring the towels"

• verb:   twist and press out of shape
• verb:   obtain by coercion or intimidation