washer

wash·er

a person who washes
a flat disk or ring of metal, leather, rubber, etc., used variously to make a seat as for a nut or the head of a bolt, to lock a nut in place, to prevent leakage, etc.
a machine for washing something; specif., washing machine
a device for washing gases

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washer

noun

One who washes: a washer of clothes; a washer of windows.
An appliance, especially a washing machine, used for washing.
A flat disk, as of metal, plastic, rubber, or leather, placed beneath a nut or bolt to make the connection more secure or distribute pressure or placed between parts to space the parts properly or prevent leakage in a joint.

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Noun

(plural washers)

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

Origin

wash +"Ž -er

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Sorting the clothes, she put a load in the washer and started it.
Between a shoulder, a, in the iron bolt and a shoulder in the porcelain cup, c, is placed an indiarubber ring, which forms a yielding washer and enables the cup to be screwed firmly to the bolt, while preventing FIG.
Then she tossed her new clothes into the washer and sat down at the table to do some figuring.
After changing his sheets and throwing the soiled ones into the washer, she left the house.
Then I'll toss it in the washer and worry about it tomorrow when I get in.

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