squilgee
squil·gee
squilgee · squilgees
A tool in the form of a mop or swab, or a blade with a long handle, used for cleaning…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.
UK/ˈskwɪld͡ʒiː/US/ˈskwɪlˌd͡ʒi/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)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.
Origin
The origin of the noun is unknown; compare squeegee which is attested later. The verb is pThe origin of the noun is unknown; compare squeegee which is attested later. The verb is probably derived from the noun.
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Forms
plural: squilgeesWord family
1 related wordsDerivedsquilgeer