escurrir — meaning in English

English meaning

• drip verb To fall in individual drops.
• wring verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.

Senses

escurrir is used for these senses in English:

• drip (intransitive) To leak slowly.
• wring Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.

drip — full definition

1. verb To fall in individual drops.
2. verb To leak or release liquid slowly.
3. noun A single drop of liquid falling, or a device that slowly releases fluid, such as an intravenous drip.
4. noun (informal) Stylish, fashionable clothing or overall style.

wring — full definition

1. verb To twist and squeeze something, especially wet fabric, to force liquid out of it.
2. verb To twist and clasp the hands together from distress or anxiety.
3. verb To obtain something with difficulty or by applying pressure, such as forcing out a confession.

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