A wine press is typically a machine or device used to extract juice from grapes for winemaking. However, there are several synonyms for the term. A grape crusher is similar in function, as it is used to crush grapes before they are pressed. A cider press is a related device that is used to extract juice from apples for cider-making. Another synonym for a wine press is a wine vat, which is a large container used to hold the grapes during the fermentation process. Finally, a grape stomper is an old-fashioned method of crushing grapes by feet, which has largely been replaced by modern wine presses.