washer

S2 W2

BrE /ˈwɒʃə/ AmE /ˈwɔːʃər/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] B2

a person who washes clothes, dishes, etc.

lavandero, lavadora (persona)

Collocations full-time washer

  • She works as a washer in the hotel.

    Ella trabaja como lavandera en el hotel.

2 DEVICE [singular] A1

a machine for washing clothes, dishes, etc.

lavadora (de ropa o platos)

Collocations washing machine

  • The washer broke down last night.

    La lavadora se averió anoche.

3 RING [singular] B1

a small metal ring used to join pipes or as a seal between parts of an engine, etc.

anillo de caucho o metal (para tuberías)

Collocations washer for pipes

  • We need to replace the washer in the engine.

    Necesitamos reemplazar el anillo en el motor.

4 FOOD [singular] B2

a small round piece of bread, often used to mop up sauce or gravy.

panecillo (para limpiar salsa)

Collocations garlic bread

  • Serve the meal with a small washer.

    Sirva la comida con un panecillo pequeño.

5 CLOTH [singular] B1

a piece of cloth used for cleaning or wiping things.

trapo, paño (para limpiar)

Collocations dish washer

  • Use a washer to clean the windows.

    Utilice un trapo para limpiar las ventanas.

6 BILL [singular] B2

a bill or receipt for goods or services received.

factura, recibo (de compra)

Collocations cash register

  • Keep your washer for at least a month.

    Guarde su recibo durante al menos un mes.

7 SPORT [singular] C1

a small ball used in some sports, such as bowling or billiards.

pelota pequeña (de bolos o billar)

Collocations bowling alley

  • The player hit the washer with a strong shot.

    El jugador golpeó la pelota con un tiro fuerte.

8 ART [singular] C1

a small piece of metal or plastic used in some art techniques, such as printmaking.

placa metálica o plástica (para grabado)

Collocations etching plate

  • The artist used a washer to create the image.

    El artista utilizó una placa para crear la imagen.