washer

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person who washes things professionally, a flat ring used to seal joints and prevent leakage, or a household appliance that automatically washes clothes and linens.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: Es kann eine Person bezeichnen, die beruflich etwas wäscht oder reinigt, einen flachen Ring, der zum Abdichten von Verbindungen und Verhindern von Leckagen dient, oder ein Haushaltsgerät, das Kleidung und Bettwäsche automatisch wäscht.

1. Person who washes B1 formal

   A person whose job is to wash items, such as clothes, dishes, or cars.

   • The washer at the car wash did a thorough job.
   • She worked as a washer in a commercial laundry.
   • The window washer cleaned all the high-rise windows.

   🇩🇪Wäscher

   Synonyme: cleanerlaundresswashermanwasherwoman

2. Sealing ring B2 formal technical

   A flat ring, often made of metal or rubber, placed between two surfaces to prevent leakage of fluids or gases.

   • He replaced the worn washer in the faucet to stop the drip.
   • A rubber washer ensures a tight seal in the pipe joint.
   • The mechanic installed a new washer in the valve.

   🇩🇪Dichtung

   Synonyme: gasketpackingseal

3. Washing machine A2 informal

   An automatic home appliance used for washing clothes and linens.

   • I put the dirty laundry in the washer.
   • The washer is making a strange noise during the spin cycle.
   • She bought a new energy-efficient washer for her apartment.

   🇩🇪Waschmaschine

   Synonyme: washing machine

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