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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

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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