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wringer

/ˈrɪŋər/ noun · British & US
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What does wringer mean?

noun

A device for wringing out liquid from a cloth or other material, typically consisting of a rotating handle and a pair of rollers. A person who is in a difficult or embarrassing situation.

Example

"She used the wringer to get the water out of the washing machine."

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