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wringer

UK
/ˈrɪŋə/
US
/ˈrɪŋər/

Translations

wringernoun
wringers
pl
UK
/ˈrɪŋə/
US
/ˈrɪŋər/
She put the clothes through the wringer to remove excess water.
Она пропустила одежду через отжим, чтобы удалить лишнюю воду.
Additional translations
мучитель
пресс
Synonyms
press
squeezer
extractor
roller
wringeradjective
UK
/ˈrɪŋə/
US
/ˈrɪŋɚ/
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., "wringer washer").

Definitions

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.
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