: one that wrings: such as
a
: a machine or device for pressing out liquid or moisture
a clothes wringer
b
: something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion
his illness put them through the wringer
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He had really been put through the wringer, was very brooding, and needed to go find himself.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
The school is home to two restaurants, the elevated-casual bistro 1898 and fine-dining focused Artemisia's, which puts students through the full-service wringer in their final year.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
This durable set features a stainless steel wringer and mop handle.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
Stainless steel wringers are more reliable and resistant to water damage.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
The school is home to two restaurants, the elevated-casual bistro 1898 and fine-dining focused Artemisia's, which puts students through the full-service wringer in their final year.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
This durable set features a stainless steel wringer and mop handle.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
Stainless steel wringers are more reliable and resistant to water damage.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for wringer
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“Wringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wringer. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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wringer
noun
wring·er
ˈriŋ-ər 
: one that wrings
especially
: a machine or device for squeezing out liquid or moisture
clothes wringer
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