I wrung the towel and hung it up to dry. I wrung my hair and wrapped it in a towel.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English wringan; akin to Old High German ringan to struggle, Lithuanian rengtis to bend down, Old English wyrgan to strangle — more at worry