Wringer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪŋə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wringer is a noun meaning One who wrings.
Meaning
One who wrings.
More Meanings
- A device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung).
- (figurative) Something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion; an ordeal.
Example Sentences
We wringers of hands don't really want a step to take! We want to continue our hand-wringing and feel hostile toward anyone who acts as if there's something simple to do about any problem.
Word Forms
- wringers
Synonyms for wringer
Depending on context, synonyms include mangle, mangler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wringing, wrinkler, wring, handwringer, mangle, winder.
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