washer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that washes.
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a flat ring or perforated piece of leather, rubber, metal, etc., used to give tightness to a joint, to prevent leakage, to distribute pressure, etc., as under the head of a nut or bolt.
noun
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a person or thing that washes
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a flat ring or drilled disc of metal used under the head of a bolt or nut to spread the load when tightened
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any flat ring of rubber, felt, metal, etc, used to provide a seal under a nut or in a tap or valve seat
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See washing machine
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chemical engineering a device for cleaning or washing gases or vapours; scrubber
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a face cloth; flannel
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Etymology
Origin of washer
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at wash, -er 1
Example Sentences
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The Tin Caps were up 9-6 in the top of the eighth inning when Cubs catcher Jake Washer and TinCaps batter Kevin Melean started to jaw at each other.
From Fox News • May 26, 2021
Jamilah recommends EasyWash Mobile Washer to help remove dirt when you are hand washing your clothes.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2020
A duo called Rusty Springs was playing “Irish Washer Woman.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2018
Texan Tim Washer never shied away from being the "funny guy at work", thanks to growing up appreciating comedians and even trying some stand-up.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2017
On Main Street I saw a sign in a cafe window: Dish Washer Wanted I went in and spoke to the manager and was hired to come to work the following night.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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