wringer

/ˈrɪŋər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that twists or squeezes something, especially wet clothes, out of water.

“The washing machine’s wringer left my clothes feeling stiff.”

2. verb

To twist or squeeze (something) out of water, especially wet clothes.

“She wrung out the excess water from the towel.”

3. verb

To extract (something) from someone or something.

“The lawyer wrung a confession out of the suspect.”

Synonyms

  • extractor
  • squeezer
  • twister

Antonyms

  • additive
  • augmenter