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Ball Washer

By Brent Kelley, About.com

Definition: A device commonly found beside tee boxes for cleaning golf balls. Golfers place a golf ball into a slot and, most typically, turn a crank or pull a plunger up and down. The ball is washed in a detergent solution and scraped by bristles. A towel is usually attached for drying.
Also Known As: Ball cleaner, ball cleanser.
Alternate Spellings: Ballwasher.
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