backwasher

English

Etymology

From back +‎ washer.

Noun

backwasher (plural backwashers)

  1. (textiles) A machine used for washing wool after carding to remove the impurities.

References

  • Vinay Kumar, Academic dictionary of textiles (page 11)
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