remover

[ ri-moo-ver ]

noun

1. a person or thing that removes.
2. Law. the transfer of a case from one court to another, as by a writ of error.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remover¹

First recorded in 1585–95; remove + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The biggest unique risk of self-removal, the doctors I spoke to told me, is that the remover could fail to take out the IUD, and then leave it stuck in the cervix or otherwise out of place.

From Slate

The "mixing console for blood systems" also opens up further possibilities, as joint first author Simon Garaudé explains: "We show how cells that are 'invisible' to a blood cell remover can be used to swap out the entire blood system."

From Science Daily

These microbes are known to contaminate white wine, causing spoilage and unpleasant odors, including nail polish remover, geranium and "mousy" odors.

From Science Daily

“We have a couch pet hair remover — a reusable manual lint roller — and we’ve given up on black clothing surviving without her presence being known,” Knox says.

From Seattle Times

Treat spots with a stain remover and wipe with a cloth dampened with a bit of warm water.

From Seattle Times