On 3/20/07, Mark Wagner carnildo@gmail.com wrote:
"a" is because "wringing" is being used as a shorthand for "operating the wringing mechanism". "c" is because many materials are less flexible when dry than when wet, something that is not obvious to the average person. As an extreme example, take two sticks. Soak one of them in water for a few days, then tie each of them in a knot. Guess which one breaks in the process?
Ah yeah, that makes sense. "Don't pull the lever while the mop is dry - you may break it."
Steve