squeegee

[ skwee-jee, skwee-jee ]

noun

1. an implement edged with rubber or the like, for removing water from windows after washing, sweeping water from wet decks, etc.
2. a similar and smaller device, as for removing excess water from photographic negatives or prints or for forcing paint, ink, etc., through a porous surface, as in serigraphy.

verb (used with object)

, squee·geed, squee·gee·ing.

1. to sweep, scrape, or press with or as if with a squeegee.
2. to force (paint, ink, etc.) through a screen in making a silk-screen print.

squeegee

/ ˈskwiːdʒiː /

noun

1. an implement with a rubber blade used for wiping away surplus water from a surface, such as a windowpane
2. any of various similar devices used in photography for pressing the water out of wet prints or negatives or for squeezing prints onto a glazing surface

verb

1. to remove (water or other liquid) from (something) by use of a squeegee
2. tr to press down (a photographic print, etc) with a squeegee

Word History and Origins

Origin of squeegee¹

First recorded in 1835–45; originally a nautical term; of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of squeegee¹

C19: probably of imitative origin, influenced by squeeze

Example Sentences

So whenever it rained, we had to pull over every two miles and take a squeegee to it.

From The Daily Beast

As a flustered Ally regales the encounter, a flashback reveals the entire, surprisingly explicit soap-and-squeegee affair.

From The Daily Beast

Lay a piece of tissue-paper over the face of the mount and roll the print smooth with a squeegee.

From Project Gutenberg

A smooth glass bottle can be used if one has no squeegee, or a new wooden rolling-pin answers every purpose.

From Project Gutenberg

The rubber edge of the squeegee should be free from notches, often caused by contact with the sharp edges of glass plates.

From Project Gutenberg

A small rubber squeegee such as photographers use is useful here.

From Project Gutenberg

The projecting edges are folded over the boards and rubbed down with the squeegee.

From Project Gutenberg

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