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squeegee

squee·gee [ skw j ]


noun  (plural squee·gees)
Definition:
 
1. implement for cleaning windows: a T-shaped implement edged with plastic or rubber that is drawn across the surface of windows to remove water after washing

2. implement to eliminate liquid: an implement, usually a rubber roller, that is used in printing and photography to remove excess water or ink



transitive verb  (past and past participle squee·geed, present participle squee·gee·ing, 3rd person present singular squee·gees)
Definition:
 
wipe with squeegee: to wipe or smooth a surface using a squeegee

[Mid-19th century. < obsolete squeege "press," alteration of squeeze]
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