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spud washer

spud washer noun: 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.

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.
    • With the tank upside down, pull or twist off the rubber spud washer and use a spud wrench to unscrew the large locking net from the flush valve.2002, Bill Marken, How to Fix (just About) Everything, →ISBN, page 171
    • Loose mounting bolts can also damage the spud washer and leak water behind the bowl.2007, Sid Davis, The First-time Homeowner's Survival Guide, →ISBN

Forms of spud washer

pluralspud washers

Questions about spud washer

What does spud washer mean?
Spud washer means 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.
What part of speech is spud washer?
Spud washer is a noun.
What is the plural of spud washer?
The plural of spud washer is spud washers.

Words near spud washer in the dictionary

  1. spud cocky
  2. spud gun
  3. spud guns
  4. spud head
  5. spud heads
  6. spud washer
  7. spud washers
  8. spud-bashing
  9. Spudboy
  10. Spudboys
  11. spudcan

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