buckwasher

/ˈbʌkwɒʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used to remove water or debris from a pulley or sheave, especially in a logging or timber industry context.

“The logging crew had to replace the worn-out buckwasher on the conveyor belt to prevent damage to the machinery.”

Synonyms

  • pulley cleaner
  • water separator

Antonyms

  • pulley clogger
  • water injector