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Shaper Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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shaper

[ˈʃeɪpər ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

tool for shaping

A shaper is a machine tool that uses linear relative motion between the workpiece and a single-point cutting tool to machine a linear toolpath. Its cut is analogous to that of a lathe, except that it is (archetypally) linear instead of helical.

Synonyms

molder, moulder, shaping machine.

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Word Description / Examples
shaper

Usually refers to a person or device that defines or influences the form, direction, or character of something.

  • As a thought leader, he is a shaper of modern economic policies
molder

Typically used to describe a person, tool, or process that shapes materials, especially in manufacturing or pottery. Also, can refer to something that decays or decomposes, which is a negative usage.

  • The craftsman is an excellent molder of clay pots
  • The old book was left to molder on the damp shelf
moulder

British spelling of 'molder', often indicating the same contexts of shaping materials or decaying.

  • The moulder at the factory meticulously forms each factory part
  • The ancient wood began to moulder in the neglected barn
shaping machine

A specific type of machinery used in manufacturing to shape metal or other materials.

  • The shaping machine in the workshop is used to create precise metal components

Examples of usage

  • The carpenter used a shaper to create intricate designs on the wood.
  • The metalworker used a shaper to shape the metal into the desired form.

Translations

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Origin of 'shaper'

The term 'shaper' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'shape'. It was initially used in the context of metalworking and later expanded to include woodworking. The development of shaper machines revolutionized the precision and efficiency of shaping materials in various industries.

See also: mishapen, misshape, misshaping, reshape, reshaping, shape, shaped, shapeless, shapely, shapes, shaping, unshaped.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,653, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.