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a mechanical device used to remove excess water from clothing or other fabrics by pressing them between two rollers
What is a "wringer"?
A wringer is a device used to squeeze out excess water from wet clothes or fabric. It typically consists of two rollers that press together to force water out of the material. Wringers were commonly used in older washing machines or as standalone devices before the invention of modern spin cycles. They are often operated manually, by turning a handle, or automatically in older machines. Wringers help make the drying process faster by reducing the amount of water left in clothes before they are hung or placed in a dryer.
wringer
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wring
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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.
