n. [ AS. wæscere. ] 1. One who, or that which, washes. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A ring of metal, leather, or other material, or a perforated plate, used for various purposes, as around a bolt or screw to form a seat for the head or nut, or around a wagon axle to prevent endwise motion of the hub of the wheel and relieve friction, or in a joint to form a packing, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Plumbing) A fitting, usually having a plug, applied to a cistern, tub, sink, or the like, and forming the outlet opening. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Zool.) The common raccoon. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. (Zool.) Same as Washerwoman, 2. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]