ring washer

  • 11washer — [[t]wɒ̱ʃə(r)[/t]] washers 1) N COUNT A washer is a thin flat ring of metal or rubber which is placed over a bolt before the nut is screwed on. 2) N COUNT A washer is the same as a washing machine. [INFORMAL] …

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  • 12washer — UK [ˈwɒʃə(r)] / US [ˈwɑʃər] noun [countable] Word forms washer : singular washer plural washers 1) a small flat ring used for filling the space between two metal parts, for example between a surface and the top of a screw 2) informal a washing… …

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  • 13ring gage — noun 1. : an external gage in the form of a cylindrical ring or washer often provided with a bushing of hardened steel 2. a. : a tapered stick with graduated markings for measuring finger rings b. : a set of ring blanks for determining the size… …

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  • 14washer — /ˈwɒʃə / (say woshuh) noun 1. someone or something that washes. 2. a machine or apparatus for washing something. 3. a flat ring or perforated piece of leather, rubber, metal, etc., used to give tightness to a joint, to prevent leakage, and to… …

  • 15ring — I 1. band, wedding band, engagement or diamond ring, symbol of love; earring, bracelet, armlet, anklet; loop, eye, eyelet; grommet, becket, ferrule, washer. 2. circle, circlet, round, roundlet, roundel, disk, an nulus, annulation, hoop, noose,… …

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  • 16washer — noun Date: 14th century 1. a flat thin ring or a perforated plate used in joints or assemblies to ensure tightness, prevent leakage, or relieve friction 2. one that washes; especially washing machine …

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  • 17washer — wash|er [ˈwɔʃə US ˈwo:ʃər, ˈwa: ] n [Sense: 1; Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Origin unknown] [Sense: 2; Date: 1800 1900; Origin: wash] 1.) a thin flat ring of plastic, metal, rubber etc that is put over a ↑bolt before the ↑nut is put on, or between… …

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  • 18washer — wash|er [ waʃər ] noun count 1. ) INFORMAL a WASHING MACHINE 2. ) a small flat ring used for filling the space between two metal parts, for example between a surface and the top of a screw …

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  • 19washer — noun 1》 a person or device that washes. 2》 Austral. a facecloth. 3》 a small flat ring fixed between two joining surfaces or between a nut and bolt to spread the pressure or act as a spacer …

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  • 20washer — noun (C) 1 a thin flat ring of plastic, metal, rubber etc that is put over a bolt 1 (2) before the nut 1 (2) is put on, or between two pipes, to make a tighter joint 2 informal a washing machine …

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