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Definitions for Squeegee

[1] an implement edged with rubber or the like, for removing water from windows after washing, sweeping water from wet decks, etc.
[2] a similar and smaller device, as for removing excess water from photographic negatives or prints or for forcing paint, ink, etc., through a porous surface, as in serigraphy.
[3] to sweep, scrape, or press with or as if with a squeegee.
[4] to force (paint, ink, etc.) through a screen in making a silk-screen print.
[5] an implement with a rubber blade used for wiping away surplus water from a surface, such as a windowpane
[6] any of various similar devices used in photography for pressing the water out of wet prints or negatives or for squeezing prints onto a glazing surface
[7] to remove (water or other liquid) from (something) by use of a squeegee
[8] (tr) to press down (a photographic print, etc) with a squeegee

Words related to Squeegee

sponge, towel, wipe, dab, swab, sweeper, pat, rub, wash, dust, polish

Words nearby Squeegee

squeaky wheel gets the grease, squeaky-clean, squeal, squeamish, squee, squeegee, squeezable, squeeze, squeeze bottle, squeeze off, squeeze play

Origin of Squeegee

First recorded in 1835–45; originally a nautical term; of obscure origin

Word origin for Squeegee

C19: probably of imitative origin, influenced by squeeze

Synonyms for Squeegee

sponge, towel, swab, sweeper, absorb liquid duster