Washer
Wash´er
| n. | 1. | One who, or that which, washes. |
| 2. | A ring of metal, leather, or other material, or a perforated plate, used for various purposes, as around a bolt or screw to form a seat for the head or nut, or around a wagon axle to prevent endwise motion of the hub of the wheel and relieve friction, or in a joint to form a packing, etc. | |
| 3. | (Plumbing) A fitting, usually having a plug, applied to a cistern, tub, sink, or the like, and forming the outlet opening. | |
| 4. | (Zool.) The common raccoon. | |
| 5. | (Zool.) Same as Washerwoman, 2. |
| Noun | 1. | washer - someone who washes things for a living |
| 2. | washer - seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage | |
| 3. |  washer - a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automaticallySynonyms: automatic washer, washing machine |