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Washer vs Laver - What's the difference?

washer | laver |

As nouns the difference between washer and laver

is that washer is something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher while laver is a red alga of the genus porphyra or laver can be a basin for washing.

washer

English

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Noun

(en noun)
  • Something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher.
  • A person who washes for a living; (if female:) a washerwoman.
  • A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.
  • A face cloth.
  • Synonyms

    * (flat disk to distribute pressure or to alleviate friction) blotter

    Derived terms

    * window washer

    Anagrams

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    laver

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) (see below).

    Noun

  • A red alga of the genus Porphyra .
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) laveoir, from (etyl) lavatorium. Compare (lavatory).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A basin for washing.
  • * , II.xii:
  • Infinit streames continually did well / Out of this fountaine, sweet and faire to see, / The which into an ample lauer fell
  • One who laves; a washer.
  • That which washes or cleanses.
  • Anagrams

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