washer

/ˈwɑʃər/
/ˈwɒʃə/
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Other forms: washers

Definitions of washer
  1. noun
    someone who washes things for a living
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    types:
    laundryman, washerman
    operates industrial washing machine
    laundress, laundrywoman, washerwoman, washwoman
    a working woman who takes in washing
    window washer
    someone who washes windows
    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
  2. noun
    a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically
    synonyms: automatic washer, washing machine
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    type of:
    white goods
    large electrical home appliances (refrigerators or washing machines etc.) that are typically finished in white enamel
  3. noun
    seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage
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    types:
    lock ring, lock washer, lockring
    washer that prevents a nut from loosening
    type of:
    seal
    fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwɑʃər/
UK
/ˈwɒʃə/
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