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remover

[ ri-moo-ver ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that removes.
  2. Law. the transfer of a case from one court to another, as by a writ of error.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of remover1

First recorded in 1585–95; remove + -er 1

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Example Sentences

Instantly, a dozen makeup assistants are cleaning up each girl with makeup-remover pads.

Remover is quickly located, and she gets an emergency pedicure from an assistant.

Jimmy says Jones minimus is a very good pig-remover, and he thinks it must be a gift with him.

Then she took out some make-up remover wipes and went to work on her face and fingernails.

"Wrinkle remover, beauty restorer," said Taterleg, not moving forward an inch upon his way.

The effectiveness of burning varies with the composition of the remover, but it also depends upon conditions being favorable.

Before a remover is used, the fire must be put in good condition with a substantial body of hot fuel on top.

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