Thesaurus: shaper

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1. n. One who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
2. n. That which shapes; a machine for giving a particular form or outline to an object.
3. n. A kind of planer in which the tool, instead of the work, receives a reciprocating motion, usually from a crank.
4. n. A machine with a vertically revolving cutter projecting above a flat table top, for cutting irregular outlines, moldings, etc.
5. n. a person who makes things
6. n. a machine tool for shaping metal or wood
7. 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.
8. n:100 n. a machine tool for shaping metal or wood