About The Word Shaper
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Shaper
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What's The Definition Of Shaper?
[n] a machine tool for shaping metal or wood
[n] a person who makes things Synonyms | Synonyms for Shaper: maker | shaping machine Related Terms | Find terms related to Shaper: See Also | Adolphe Sax | author | basketmaker | basketweaver | beer maker | belt maker | bookmaker | brewer | candymaker | chandler | cobbler | confectioner | creator | generator | glassmaker | hatmaker | hatter | horologer | horologist | ironworker | jeweler | jeweller | jewelry maker | lathe | machine tool | maltman | maltster | manufacturer | miller | milliner | milling machine | modiste | needleworker | patternmaker | perfumer | piano maker | producer | saddler | sailmaker | Sax | shirtmaker | shoemaker | source | spinner | spinster | steelmaker | steelman | steelworker | tentmaker | thread maker | toolmaker | vintner | violin maker | watchmaker | wigmaker | wine maker | winemaker Shaper In Webster's Dictionary \Shap"er\, n.
1. One who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
The secret of those old shapers died with them.
--Lowell.
2. That which shapes; a machine for giving a particular form
or outline to an object. Specifically;
(a) (Metal Working) A kind of planer in which the tool,
instead of the work, receives a reciprocating motion,
usually from a crank.
(b) (Wood Working) A machine with a vertically revolving
cutter projecting above a flat table top, for cutting
irregular outlines, moldings, etc.
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