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Washer

Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.

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📖 Definitions of "Washer"

noun

1
Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
2
A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.
3
A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.
4
A face cloth.

verb

1
To fit (a mechanical device) with a washer.

🔄 Synonyms of "Washer"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
washing machinenoun	A machine, usually automatic, that washes clothes, etc.
automatic washernoun	a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Washer"

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Word	Definition
washing machinenoun	A machine, usually automatic, that washes clothes, etc.
automatic washernoun	a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically
dishwashernoun	A machine for washing dishes.
scrubbernoun	A person or appliance that cleans floors or similar by scrubbing.
wipernoun	Something, such as a windscreen wiper, that is designed for wiping.
lavagenoun	A washing.
wafernoun	A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.
washingnoun	(countable) The action of the verb to wash
washnoun	The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.
o-ringnoun	A circular gasket, usually made of rubber.
slicenoun	A thin, broad piece cut off.
tilenoun	A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.
shimnoun	A wedge.
platenoun	A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
splined	Having a spline or splines.
eyeletnoun	An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.
windownoun	An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
grommetnoun	A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.
gullynoun	A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
windshieldnoun	(Canada, US, Philippines) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.