wringer

noun4

1. •
   One who wrings.

   • We wringers of hands don't really want a step to take! We want to continue our hand-wringing and feel hostile toward anyone who acts as if there's something simple to do about any problem. — 2000
2. •
   A device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung).
3. •
   (figurative) Something that causes pain, hardship, or exertion; an ordeal.
4. •
   One who uses a wringer (machine).