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squeegeed

squee·gee
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skwee-jee, skwee-jee]
    • /ˈskwi dʒi, skwiˈdʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skwee-jee, skwee-jee]
    • /ˈskwi dʒi, skwiˈdʒi/

Definitions of squeegeed word

  • noun squeegeed an implement edged with rubber or the like, for removing water from windows after washing, sweeping water from wet decks, etc. 1
  • noun squeegeed 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. 1
  • verb with object squeegeed to sweep, scrape, or press with or as if with a squeegee. 1
  • verb with object squeegeed to force (paint, ink, etc.) through a screen in making a silk-screen print. 1

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Origin of squeegeed

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; originally a nautical term; of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Squeegeed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

squeegeed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

squeegeed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for squeegeed

verb squeegeed

  • mopped — a wry face; grimace.

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