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cleaner

noun clean·er \ˈklē-nər\

: a person whose job is to clean something

: a substance used for cleaning things

: a device or machine used for cleaning things

Full Definition of CLEANER

1
a :  one whose work is cleaning
b :  dry cleaner; also :  a dry-cleaning shop —usually used in plural
2
:  a preparation for cleaning
3
:  an implement or machine for cleaning
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First Known Use of CLEANER

1720

Related to CLEANER

Synonyms
cleanser, detergent, soap

Rhymes with CLEANER

gleaner, meaner, preener, screener, teener, tweener, weaner, wiener

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13 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cleaner
  2. clean
  3. cleaner fish
  4. cleaner tooth
  5. cleaner-up
  6. cleaner wrasse
  7. air cleaner
  8. dry cleaner
  9. French cleaner
  10. pipe cleaner
  11. street cleaner
  12. suction cleaner
  13. vacuum cleaner
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