ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung).
  2. (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

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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