"potwasher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: potwashers [plural]
Etymology: From pot + washer. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pot|washer}} pot + washer Head templates: {{en-noun}} potwasher (plural potwashers)
  1. A person who washes pots and dishes, especially in a restaurant; a dishwasher. Categories (topical): Occupations
    Sense id: en-potwasher-en-noun-ISRYYcmn Disambiguation of Occupations: 53 47 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45
  2. A machine for washing dishes; a dishwasher. Categories (topical): Home appliances, Occupations
    Sense id: en-potwasher-en-noun-4vu2-Hti Disambiguation of Home appliances: 42 58 Disambiguation of Occupations: 53 47 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45

Inflected forms

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