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wringer.

One who wrings.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɪŋə(ɹ)/
  1. One who wrings.

  2. One who wrings. One who uses a wringer (machine).

  3. A device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung).

  4. Something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion; an ordeal.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From Middle English wringere, equivalent to wring + -er.

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