washer

/ˈwɑʃər/
noun
  1. A machine that washes clothes; a washing machine.
    • The washer stopped working, so we had to call a repair person.
    • She loaded the washer with towels and turned it on.
    • I put my dirty jeans in the washer and added detergent.
  2. A small flat ring made of metal, rubber, or plastic, used to make a joint or seal tighter or to distribute pressure under a nut or bolt.
    • The mechanic replaced the old washer with a new one to secure the bolt.
    • You need to put a flat washer between the nut and the surface to prevent damage.
    • He placed a rubber washer on the faucet to stop the leak.
  3. A person or thing that washes, especially a machine or device that cleans something.
    • He works as a window washer on tall buildings.
    • This industrial washer can clean hundreds of dishes per hour.
    • The car washer sprayed foam all over the vehicle.
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