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Washer vs Swasher - What's the difference?

washer | swasher |

As nouns the difference between washer and swasher

is that washer is something that washes; especially an appliance such as a washing machine or dishwasher while swasher is (obsolete) one who makes a blustering show of valor or force of arms.

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

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    swasher

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) One who makes a blustering show of valor or force of arms.

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