Where you might throw in the towel (6)

I believe the answer is:

washer

(Other definitions for washer that I've seen before include "Seal preventing leakage" , "Tap seal" , "Rendered sightless" , "Perhaps laundryman" , "Cleaner" .)

I've seen this clue in the Wall Street Journal.

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