washer

/ˈwɑʃər/

/ˈwɒʃə/

Other forms: washers

Definitions of washer

1. noun

   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
2. noun

   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
3. noun

   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