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shaper |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shaper \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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: shaper n : a person who makes things [syn: {maker}]
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