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noun
Any agent that shapes (something), whether literally or figuratively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
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noun
Any agent that shapes (something), whether literally or figuratively.
A person who designs and builds surfboards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing
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noun
Any agent that shapes (something), whether literally or figuratively.
A machine tool in which a single-point cutting tool mounted on a reciprocating ram is traversed across the workpiece linearly. Shapers can generate various shapes, but were most especially employed in generating flat surfaces and keyways. The shaper is nowadays obsolescent, most of its applications being served by milling machines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent
Topics: engineering, machining, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
a machine tool for shaping metal or wood
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: shaping machine
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Broader terms: machine tool
Narrower terms: lathe, miller, milling machine
noun
a person who makes things
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: maker
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: creator
Narrower terms: basketweaver, basketmaker, belt maker, bookmaker, brewer, beer maker, chandler, cobbler, shoemaker, confectioner, candymaker, generator, source, author, glassmaker, hatmaker, hatter, milliner, modiste, ironworker, jewelry maker, jeweler, jeweller, maltster, maltman, manufacturer, producer, needleworker, patternmaker, perfumer, piano maker, saddler, sailmaker, shirtmaker, spinner, spinster, thread maker, steelmaker, steelworker, steelman, tentmaker, toolmaker, vintner, winemaker, wine maker, violin maker, watchmaker, horologist, horologer, wigmaker, Sax, Adolphe Sax
History
From Middle English schapere, alteration (perhaps due to Old Norse skaperi, skapari) of Old English sċyppend, sċieppend (“shaper; maker; creator”), equivalent to shape + -er. Cognate with Dutch schepper, German Schöpfer, Danish skaber, Swedish skapare, Icelandic skapari.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
