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squilgee.

A tool in the form of a mop or swab, or a blade with a long handle, used for cleaning and/or drying a vessel's deck; a type of squeegee.

8 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskwɪld͡ʒiː/Received-Pronunciation/skwɪlˈd͡ʒiː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈskwɪlˌd͡ʒi/General-American
  1. A tool in the form of a mop or swab, or a blade with a long handle, used for cleaning and/or drying a vessel's deck; a type of squeegee.

    historical
Where this word comes from

The origin of the noun is unknown; compare squeegee which is attested later. The verb is probably derived from the noun.

verb/ˈskwɪld͡ʒiː/Received-Pronunciation/skwɪlˈd͡ʒiː/Received-Pronunciation/ˈskwɪlˌd͡ʒi/General-American
  1. Synonym of squeegee (“to use a (squilgee or) squeegee on (something, such as a surface)”).

    also · figuratively · transitive
Where this word comes from

The origin of the noun is unknown; compare squeegee which is attested later. The verb is probably derived from the noun.

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