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squeegee

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squeegee /ˈskwiːˌʤiː/ noun
plural squeegees
squeegee
/ˈskwiːˌʤiː/
noun
plural squeegees
Learner's definition of SQUEEGEE
[count]
: a tool that has a blade of rubber attached to a handle and that is used for spreading or wiping liquid on, across, or off a surface (such as a window or floor)橡皮刮水刷;橡皮拖把

— squeegee

verb squeegees; squeegeed; squeegeeing [+ object]
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squeegee

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noun

squee·​gee ˈskwē-ˌjē How to pronounce squeegee (audio)
variants or less commonly squilgee
ˈskwē- How to pronounce squeegee (audio)
ˈskwil-
: a blade of leather or rubber set on a handle and used for spreading, pushing, or wiping liquid material on, across, or off a surface (such as a window)
also : a smaller similar device or a small rubber roller with handle used by a photographer or lithographer

squeegee

2 of 2

verb

variants or less commonly squilgee
squeegeed also squilgeed; squeegeeing also squilgeeing

transitive verb

: to smooth, wipe, or treat with a squeegee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
On July 7, Timothy Reynolds was shot to death after confronting a group of squeegee workers with a baseball bat in downtown Baltimore. Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 When Revival Hotel in Mount Vernon began to take on squeegee workers through a city employment program, the staff decided to invite the apprentices to play basketball on Sundays. Sabrina Leboeuf, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2022 The Evriholder tool is mash up between a broom and squeegee and is ideal for those tough to clean rugs and carpets. Alyssa Brascia, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Tierra Whack‘s infectious joy carried fans through a downpour (i.e. leading calls and responses with the crowd as her manager squeegee-d the stage). Dora Segall, SPIN, 20 July 2022 It’s the squeegee men shaking down the motorist waiting at a light. Jim Sleeper, The New Republic, 16 June 2022 He can be seen walking away from the intersection as three squeegee workers follow him. Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2022 The workers, also known as squeegee kids, consist mostly of teens from low-income neighborhoods who clean drivers’ windshields at intersections in exchange for money. Fox News, 14 July 2022 The squeegee kids exist in different forms in every major city across the country. Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 13 July 2022
Verb
The July 7 shooting set off a public debate about what to do about the teens and young men, many from impoverished neighborhoods, who offer to squeegee windshields at high-traffic intersections in town. Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2022 Their mother was fleeing domestic violence and needed them to squeegee to help pay for a hotel her salary alone couldn’t cover. Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 But many workers opt to continue to squeegee as the work provides an instant influx of cash for people living under precarious circumstances. Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2022 His story played on feelings of unease toward panhandlers in Baltimore, a city that’s long debated what to do about those who solicit money on street corners and the boys and young men who squeegee windshields at traffic lights. Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 1 Dec. 2021 Baltimore officials have identified at least 180 city youths who squeegee, although there are likely more. Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021 Baltimore officials have identified at least 180 city youths who squeegee, although there are likely more. Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021 Baltimore officials have identified at least 180 city youths who squeegee, although there are likely more. Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021 Baltimore officials have identified at least 180 city youths who squeegee, although there are likely more. Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1844, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of squeegee was in 1844
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