noun / verb
squeegee
SKWEE-jee/ˈskwiːdʒiː/
A rubber-bladed tool for wiping liquid from surfaces, or its use.
The squeegee clears a broad strip of wet glass.
Etymology
Originally a nautical name for a small swab, the word came to denote a rubber-bladed scraper. Its origin is uncertain, though it may be connected with squeege, meaning “to press.”
In context
soft squeegee rubber excels in colder environments its flexibility allows it to adapt to slight irregularities on the glass surface ensuring a tight seal and thorough water removal even in chilly conditions
More examples
- She squeegeed the wet floor toward the drain.
- A rubber squeegee left the glass clean.
- The crew used long-handled squeegees.
Forms
squeegee · squeegees · squeegeed · squeegeeing