remover

1 of 2

noun (1)

re·​mov·​er

-və(r)

plural -s

1

: one that removes something: such as

a

British : mover sense a(4)

b

: a solvent or chemical used in removing a substance (as from a surface)

paint and varnish remover

rust remover

dye remover

hair remover

2

obsolete : a changeable or unsettled person

remover

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: transfer of a proceeding from one tribunal to another

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

remove + -er, agent suffix

Noun (2)

remove entry 1 + -er (as in cesser)

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Rhymes for remover

• approver
• improver
• maneuver
• louver
• mover

Kids Definition

remover

noun

re·​mov·​er

ri-ˈmüv-ər

: something (as a chemical) used in removing a substance

paint remover