remover

[ ri-moo-ver ]

noun

1. a person or thing that removes.
2. Law. the transfer of a case from one court to another, as by a writ of error.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remover¹

First recorded in 1585–95; remove + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Citric acid is a plant-based degreaser, stain remover and disinfectant.

From Washington Post

Having strictly indoor animals can also prevent unwanted litters and may reduce your need for harsher flea and tick removers or prevention.

From Popular-Science

Use a clean cloth to absorb as much of the liquid as possible and then think about using a special stain remover to tackle the problem.

From Popular-Science

Below is a compilation of incredibly effective stain removers that should make your life easier.

From Popular-Science

According to NPD Group, January-October saw a 38% year-over-year sales decline in makeup remover wipes, a 47% sales decline in facial cleansing wipes and a 12% sales decline in deodorant wipes.

From Digiday

Instantly, a dozen makeup assistants are cleaning up each girl with makeup-remover pads.

From The Daily Beast

Remover is quickly located, and she gets an emergency pedicure from an assistant.

From The Daily Beast

Jimmy says Jones minimus is a very good pig-remover, and he thinks it must be a gift with him.

From Project Gutenberg

Then she took out some make-up remover wipes and went to work on her face and fingernails.

From Project Gutenberg

"Wrinkle remover, beauty restorer," said Taterleg, not moving forward an inch upon his way.

From Project Gutenberg

The effectiveness of burning varies with the composition of the remover, but it also depends upon conditions being favorable.

From Project Gutenberg

Before a remover is used, the fire must be put in good condition with a substantial body of hot fuel on top.

From Project Gutenberg