wringer
English
/ˈɹɪŋə(ɹ)/
noun
Definitions
- One who wrings.
- A device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung); a mangle.
- (figurative) Something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion; an ordeal.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English wringere (stingy person, an extortioner, pennypincher, one who financially oppresses) suf from English wring (press).
Origin
English
wring
Gloss
press
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process