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Definition of washer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
home applianceappliance for washing clothes or dishes
- The washer broke down during the laundry.
2.
hardwareTECH. flat disk used to distribute the load of a threaded fastenerTECH.
- He placed a washer on the bolt before tightening it..
3.
hygieneUK cloth used for washing the faceUK
- He used a washer to clean his face.
4.
engineeringTECH. device for cleaning gases or vapoursTECH.
- The factory installed a new washer for emissions.
Images of washer
appliance for washing clothes or dishes 
flat disk used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener
Expressions with washer
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someone responsible for all tasks from important to trivial
He is the chief cook and bottle washer in the small company.
machine for cleaning carpets
She used a carpet washer to clean the living room carpet.
person who cleans windows professionally
The window washer arrived early to clean the office windows.
device that cleans a vehicle's windscreen
He activated the windscreen washer to clear the mud.
small cloth used for washing the face
She used a face washer to clean her face.
device that cleans surfaces with high-pressure water
He used a pressure washer to clean the driveway.
liquid used in a vehicle system to spray and clean glass surfaces
The mechanic topped up the washer fluid before we left the garage.
home appliance washing clothes automatically
The automatic washer saved us time on laundry day.
machine that washes and dries clothes
I bought a new washer-dryer for my apartment.
device that cleans and humidifies air
The air washer in the building ensures optimal humidity and cleanliness..
device for removing impurities from gases
The factory installed a new gas washer to improve air quality.
lighting fixture that illuminates walls evenly
The gallery installed a wall-washer to highlight the paintings.
person who does many different jobs in a small business
She is the head cook and bottle washer at the family diner.
person handling many tasks in a small business
In our startup, I'm the chief cook & bottle washer.
person handling various low-level jobs
She worked as a bottle-washer in the company.
Origin of washer
Old English, wæscere (washer)
Terms with washer included in their meaning
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boatbuilding
copper washer used in boatbuilding
fastening
washer preventing nuts or bolts from loosening
plumbing
not requiring a washer
Examples of washer in a sentence
The washer was efficient at cleaning clothes. A washer was missing from the assembly kit. The mechanic added a washer to secure the joint. She dampened a washer with warm water. A fresh washer lay beside the bathroom sink. The washer removed impurities from the gas stream.
Engineers tested the washer to ensure efficiency.
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- French:appareil de lavage, rondelle, ...
- German:Waschmaschine, Unterlegscheibe, ...
- Italian:lavastoviglie, rondella, ...
- Spanish:lavadora, arandela, ...
- Portuguese:lavadora, arruela, ...
- Chinese:洗碗机, 垫圈, ...
- Japanese:洗濯機, ワッシャー, ...
- Arabic:غَسَّالَة, حَلَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוֹנַת כְּבִיסָה, דִּיסְקִית, ...
- Russian:стиральная машина, шайба, ...
- Ukrainian:пральна машина, шайба, ...
- Hindi:वॉशिंग मशीन, वॉशर, ...
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