Meaning of the word wringer in English

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wringer

US /ˈrɪŋ.ɚ/

UK /ˈrɪŋ.ɚ/

a device for squeezing water out of washed clothes, typically consisting of two rollers between which the clothes are passed.

Example:

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She put the wet laundry through the wringer.

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Old washing machines often had a built-in wringer.

Synonym:

mangle press squeezer

a difficult or unpleasant experience or situation.

Example:

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Going through a divorce can put you through the emotional wringer.

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The team went through the wringer during the intense training camp.

Synonym:

ordeal hardship trial difficulty distress

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