enUK Related to handwringing: First hand, Rett syndrome, Hand wringing Rett syndrome
hand·wring·ing
or hand wringing H0047600 (hănd′rĭng′ĭng)n.1. Clasping and squeezing of the hands, often in distress.2. An excessive expression of distress: handwringing by some experts over the state of the economy.hand′wring′er, hand wringer n.