wringer
1 synonym for wringer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A device with two rollers used to squeeze water out of wet laundry.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use wringer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
put someone through the wringer
Etymology
This word came into English via Middle English wringere, formed from wring and -er.
Full origin of wringer →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.
