Washer

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒʃə(r)

Origin

wash + -er

Full definition of washer

Noun

1. Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
2. A person who washes for a living; (if female:) a 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.

Synonyms

• (flat disk to distribute pressure or to alleviate friction) blotter

Derived terms

• window washer

Anagrams

• hawser, rewash, whares