Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,771,657,050 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

washing machine
(redirected from Clothes washer)

    Also found in: Wikipedia 0.02 sec.
washing machine
a mechanical apparatus, usually powered by electricity, for washing clothing, linens, etc.
washing machine [′wäsh·iŋ mə‚shēn]
(design engineering)
washer
(storage)washing machine - An old-style 14-inch hard disk in a floor-standing cabinet. So called because of the size of the cabinet and the "top-loading" access to the media packs - and, of course, they were always set on "spin cycle". The thick channel cables connecting these were called "bit hoses". The washing-machine idiom transcends language barriers; it is even used in Russian hacker jargon.

See also walking drives.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
 Email
Feedback
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
So consumers who've been in the market for a new clothes washer or dishwasher might consider stepping up their efforts in order to make a purchase before the April 1 deadline.
Efficiency standards to rise by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Over a third of respondents did not have a working clothes washer or dryer in the home, and up to 44% lived adjacent to agricultural fields; both conditions potentially left them susceptible to pesticide exposure.
Inadequate housing may put immigrant farmworkers at risk by Tillett, Tanya / Environmental Health Perspectives
When you're ready to replace major energy guzzlers such as your refrigerator (represents up to one-fifth of the average energy bill), clothes washer, air conditioner, or dishwasher, choose a model labeled with a high energy-efficiency grade.
Controlling energy costs by Pennybacker, Mindy / World Watch
More results
 
Encyclopedia browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Encyclopedia
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.