Shaper

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Shaper \Shap"er\, n.
     1. One who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
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              The secret of those old shapers died with them.
                                                    --Lowell.


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     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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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  shaper
       n 1: a person who makes things [syn: {maker}]
       2: a machine tool for shaping metal or wood [syn: {shaping
          machine}]