washer Meaning & Definition
What Does Washer Mean?
Washer is used as a noun meaning Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher. It can also mean A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman. As a verb, it means To fit (a mechanical device) with a washer.
Washer: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ |
| Synonyms | washing machine, automatic washer and blotter |
| Plural | washers |
| Verb forms | washers, washering, washered |
Washer Definition (Noun)
- Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
- A person who washes (especially clothes) for a living; a washerman or washerwoman.
- A person who washes their hands compulsively, as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- A face cloth.
Noun
- A flat piece of material, often of metal and often an annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage.
Washer as a Verb
- To fit (a mechanical device) with a washer.
Noun
- A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.
Synonyms of Washer
Washer synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
washer (plural washers)
washer (third-person singular simple present washers, present participle washering, simple past and past participle washered)
Words That Rhyme With Washer
Origin of Washer
Origin 1: From Middle English wasshere, wassher, equivalent to wash + -er. Cognate with Dutch wasser, German Wäscher.
Origin 2: Unclear. First recorded in the 14th century.
Frequently Asked Questions About Washer
Is washer a noun or a verb?
Washer is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for washer?
Close synonyms of washer are washing machine, automatic washer and blotter. See the full list of washer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of washer?
The plural of washer is washers.
What is the past tense of washer?
The past tense of washer is washered. The present participle is washering.