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wringer

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Noun — A device with two rollers used to squeeze water out of wet laundry.

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put someone through the wringer

Etymology

From Middle English wringere, equivalent to wring + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wringer” mean?

The word “wringer” means a device with two rollers used to squeeze water out of wet laundry. In plain terms, a laundry machine that squeezes water from clothes, or (figuratively) a tough ordeal.

How do you pronounce “wringer”?

“Wringer” is pronounced RIH-nguh (/ˈɹɪŋə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “wringer” in a sentence?

Here is “wringer” used in a sentence: “Old washing machines often came with a hand-cranked wringer attached.”

What part of speech is “wringer”?

“Wringer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “wringer” have?

“Wringer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device with two rollers used to squeeze water out of wet laundry.

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