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(skwē′jē)

noun

a -shaped tool with a blade of rubber, etc. set across the handle, used to scrape water from a flat surface, as in washing windows
a tool with a rubber blade, roller, etc. used to remove surface liquid, apply ink, etc., as in photographic development or lithography

Origin: prob. < squeege, intens. form of squeeze

transitive verb squeegeed, squeegeeing

to scrape or treat with a squeegee

See squeegee in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A T-shaped implement having a crosspiece edged with rubber or leather that is drawn across a surface to remove water, as in washing windows.
A similar implement or a rubber roller used in printing and photography.

transitive verb squee·geed, squee·gee·ing, squee·gees

To wipe or smooth with a squeegee.

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Origin: Perhaps from obsolete squeege, to press

Origin: , alteration of squeeze

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