Squeegee
(noun)
- A tool consisting of a flat, flexible blade, usually made of rubber, that is used to spread a liquid, such as soap or ink, evenly over a surface, or to remove excess liquid by wiping it off.
- A tool used to clean windows by wiping the blade across the glass to remove water.
Origin:
The origin of the word squeegee is uncertain, but it is believed to have come from the yiddish word shvitz.
Examples:
- She used a squeegee to remove the excess water from the shower walls.
- The printer used a squeegee to spread the ink evenly over the screen.
- He cleaned the windows with a squeegee and soap.
- The painter used a squeegee to smooth out the paint on the wall.
- The floor was mopped and then squeegeed dry.