squeegee

Meaning

Noun

1. A tool consisting of a rubber or similar blade attached at a right angle to a handle, particularly
2. A tool consisting of a rubber or similar blade attached at a right angle to a handle, particularly
3. A tool consisting of a rubber or similar blade attached at a right angle to a handle, particularly
4. A roller used to similar effect, particularly
5. (historical) A roller used to similar effect, particularly
6. A roller used to similar effect, particularly
7. (slang) A person who uses a squeegee, especially one who "cleans" the windshield of a car stopped at a traffic light and then demands payment.

Verb

To use a squeegee.

Synonyms

brush

scraper

doctor blade

cleansing doctor

Translations

rodo

Rakel

raclette

rakel

secador

Abzieher

Quetschwalze

racle

aftrekker

ruitenwisser

escurrir

racloir

esponja de fregar

eixuga-vidres

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/

Etymology

Probably from squeege, an intensified form of squeeze. Compare earlier squill-gee, squillgee.