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Wringer
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a mechanical device used to remove excess water from clothing or other fabrics by pressing them between two rollers
Example
I really had to go through the wringer with that disciplinary hearing.
My mother's recent episode of cancer has really put us through the wringer this year.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can put you through the wringer emotionally.
Completing a marathon can put a person through the wringer, testing both physical and mental endurance.
After a tough day of interviews, he felt like he had been through the wringer.
