wringernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈrɪŋ.ər/us/ˈrɪŋ.ɚ/UK also manglea machine used for pressing water out of clothes by putting the clothes between two heavy, smooth, round bars
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Straining & filtering devices
- filter
- filter bed
- filter paper
- funnel
- greaseproof paper
- hopper
- parchment paper
- sieve
- sifter
- strainer
- tea strainer
- water filter
Idiom(s)
go through the wringer/put sb through the wringer
put sb through the wringer