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washer

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: washer

1
n
someone who washes things for a living
2
n
seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: washer
1

n someone who washes things for a living

Types:
laundryman, washerman
operates industrial washing machine
laundress, laundrywoman, washerwoman, washwoman
a working woman who takes in washing
window washer
someone who washes windows
Type of:
worker
a person who works at a specific occupation

n a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically

Synonyms:
automatic washer, washing machine
Type of:
white goods
large electrical home appliances (refrigerators or washing machines etc.) that are typically finished in white enamel
2

n seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage

Types:
lock ring, lock washer, lockring
washer that prevents a nut from loosening
Type of:
seal
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
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