"spud washer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spud washers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spud washer (plural spud washers)
  1. A flanged rubber or foam ring that covers the spud nut on the flush mechanism of a toilet, cushioning the tank-bowl juncture to prevent leaks.
    Sense id: en-spud_washer-en-noun-NWr8EzMr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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