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wringer

/ˈrɪŋə/

/ˈrɪŋər/

Translations

wringernoun

wringers

/ˈrɪŋə/

/ˈrɪŋər/

essoreuseAppareil pour essorer le linge ou d’autres objets humides.

She used the wringer to remove excess water from the wet clothes before hanging them to dry.

Elle a utilisé l’essoreuse pour enlever l’excès d’eau des vêtements mouillés avant de les mettre à sécher.

Additional translations

épreuveSens figuré : situation difficile, éprouvante.

tordeurPersonne qui tord ou essore du linge ; emploi rare ou vieilli.

Synonyms

wringeradjective

/ˈrɪŋə/

/ˈrɪŋɚ/

Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., "wringer washer").

à essoreuseSe dit d’un appareil muni d’une essoreuse.

They bought a wringer washer for the country house.

Ils ont acheté un lave-linge à essoreuse pour la maison de campagne.

wringernoun

A device or machine for squeezing liquid out of something, typically used for clothes or mops.

She used the wringer to remove excess water from the wet clothes before hanging them to dry.

A difficult or trying experience that tests one's endurance or patience.

The final exams put him through the wringer, but he managed to pass all his courses.

A person who wrings something, especially laundry.

The wringer twisted the wet sheets with practiced hands.

wringeradjective

Having or equipped with a wringer; relating to a wringer.

They bought a wringer washer for the country house.