| 释义 |
squee·gee
I. \ˈskwēˌjē sometimes ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ noun
also squil·gee \“ sometimes ˈskwilˌje or ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\; or squil·la·gee \ˈskwiləˌje, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\
(-s)
Etymology: probably imitative
1. : a device that consists of a handle and a transverse piece at one end set with a blade of leather or rubber and is used for spreading, pushing, or wiping liquid material on, across, or off a surface (as a pavement, windowpane, or deck)
2.
a. : a device constructed like a small squeegee and used (as by a photographer or lithographer) for wiping off excess moisture, transferring material evenly to a surface, or forcing ink, paint, or dye through a stencil or screen
b. or squeegee roller : a small rubber or plastic roller with a handle used especially in printing and photography as a squeegee
II. transitive verb
(squeegeed ; squeegeed ; squeegeeing ; squeegees)
: to smooth, press, or wipe, spread, or remove with or as if with a squeegee (as when removing excess water or solution from the surface of a photographic film or paper) |