Washer

n.	1.	One who, or that which, washes.
	2.	A ring of metal, leather, or other material, or a perforated plate, used for various purposes, as around a bolt or screw to form a seat for the head or nut, or around a wagon axle to prevent endwise motion of the hub of the wheel and relieve friction, or in a joint to form a packing, etc.
	3.	(Plumbing) A fitting, usually having a plug, applied to a cistern, tub, sink, or the like, and forming the outlet opening.
	4.	(Zool.) The common raccoon.
	5.	(Zool.) Same as Washerwoman, 2.

Noun	1.	washer - someone who washes things for a living
	2.	washer - seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage
	3.	washer - a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically Synonyms: automatic washer, washing machine

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