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“Rings” or “Wrings”

Overview

rings / wrings are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rings: (noun) gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises.

wrings: (verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. (verb) twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid.

Pronunciation

rings: r·IH·ng·z

wrings: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rings”

  • a joke until the bell rings and Adama knocks him to
  • Category:Spy rings
  • novel, The Lord of the Rings, adapted for the screen by
  • of The Lord of the Rings
  • a hometown favorite), Herf Jones Rings, Nokesville Print & Copy, Nokesville
  • of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers occurred on
  • the floor, a silver on rings and a bronze on parallel
  • Lord Of The Rings, Accolades
  • Tolkien's The Lord of The Rings turns the book's least screen-worthy
  • Comparisons between the scleral rings supporting the eyes of Confuciusornis

Examples of “wrings”



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