washer
word
/ˈwɑʃɝ/
/wˈɒʃɐ/
Definition
A 'washer' can mean a thin metal ring used in machines to spread pressure or prevent leaks, or a washing machine for cleaning clothes.
Usage & Nuances
'Washer' is both a mechanical and a household term. For machines, it is a small, flat ring in hardware (often paired with 'bolt'). For appliances, 'washer' often means 'washing machine', especially in the US. Context clarifies which meaning is intended.
Spanish: arandela - lavadora (doméstica)Portuguese (BR): arruela - máquina de lavarPortuguese (PT): arruela - máquina de lavarChinese (Simplified): 垫圈 - 洗衣机Chinese (Traditional): 墊圈 - 洗衣機Hindi: वॉशर (धातु की अंगूठी) - वॉशिंग मशीनArabic: حلقة التسطيح (ميكانيكية) - غسالة (منزلية)Bengali: ওয়াশার (হার্ডওয়্যার) - ওয়াশিং মেশিনRussian: шайба - стиральная машинаJapanese: ワッシャー（機械部品） - 洗濯機Vietnamese: vòng đệm - máy giặtKorean: 와셔(기계 부품) - 세탁기Turkish: pul (mekanik parça) - çamaşır makinesiUrdu: واشر (پرزہ) - واشنگ مشینIndonesian: ring (mekanik) - mesin cuci
Example Sentences
I put the clothes in the washer.
basic
The bolt needs a washer to hold it tight.
basic
My washer is broken and I can't wash clothes.
basic
We need a new washer for the kitchen faucet; it's leaking.
natural
My apartment doesn't have a washer, so I go to the laundromat.
natural
Can you hand me that little washer from the toolbox?
natural