Definition

A device used to squeeze water out of clothes or other materials by pressing them between rollers.

Example

After washing the clothes, I used a wringer to remove excess water before hanging them out to dry.

Conversation

I finally got that old wringer working again for doing laundry.

That's awesome! Those things really save time, don't they?

Yeah, it makes it so much easier to get the water out of the clothes.

I should consider getting one too; it seems really useful!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wringer → The word originates from the verb 'wring' (from Old English 'wringan', meaning to twist or squeeze) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A wringer is a device or person that twists or squeezes out liquid from something, typically cloth or laundry.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'twisting' ('wringan') to remove water — that's why a wringer is a tool that helps squeeze out liquid.

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