Washer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a person or thing that washes.
  2. washing machine.
  3. a flat ring or perforated piece of leather, rubber, metal, etc., used to give tightness to a joint, to prevent leakage, to distribute pressure, etc., as under the head of a nut or bolt.
noun
  1. a person or thing that washes
  2. a flat ring or drilled disc of metal used under the head of a bolt or nut to spread the load when tightened
  3. any flat ring of rubber, felt, metal, etc, used to provide a seal under a nut or in a tap or valve seat
  4. See washing machine
  5. a device for cleaning or washing gases or vapours; scrubber
  6. a face cloth; flannel
Washer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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