Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wringer
noun
ˈrɪŋɡər
Definition
A device used to squeeze water from wet clothes or other items.
Examples
- After washing the clothes, she put them through the wringer to remove the extra water.
- He used an old-fashioned wringer to help dry the blankets before hanging them outside.
- The wringer left the towels almost completely dry, ready for the next step.
Meaning
A wringer is typically a part of a washing machine or a separate machine that removes excess water by pressing moisture out of items like laundry.
Synonyms
- squeezer
- press
- extractor
