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1squeegee
noun squee·gee \ˈskwē-ˌjē\
: a tool that has a blade of rubber attached to a handle and that is used for spreading or wiping liquid on, across, or off a surface (such as a window or floor)
Full Definition of SQUEEGEE
: a blade of leather or rubber set on a handle and used for spreading, pushing, or wiping liquid material on, across, or off a surface (as a window); also : a smaller similar device or a small rubber roller with handle used by a photographer or lithographer
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Variants of SQUEEGEE
squee·gee also squil·gee \ˈskwē-, ˈskwil-\
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Origin of SQUEEGEE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1844
Rhymes with SQUEEGEE
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2squeegee
transitive verb
squee·geed also squil·geedsquee·gee·ing also squil·gee·ing
Definition of SQUEEGEE
: to smooth, wipe, or treat with a squeegee
Variants of SQUEEGEE
squeegee also squilgee
First Known Use of SQUEEGEE
1883
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