plaiter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
From plait + -er.
Meanings
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Someone who plaits.
She's a very fast plaiter
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A machine that plaits.
The peculiarity of this invention consists in a means for varying the angle at which the plaiting-blade is held in the plaiter without varying the position of the entire instrument upon the sewing-machine.
1873, Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U.S. Patent Office:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plaiters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |