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Meaning of spud washer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Examples

“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.”
“Loose mounting bolts can also damage the spud washer and leak water behind the bowl.”
“The same package that contained the bowl caps will contain a large rubber spud washer and tank bolts and washers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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