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noun
A person who makes things.
synonym: maker.
is a specific kind of: creator.
is a broader term that covers: basketmaker, basketweaver | belt maker | bookmaker | beer maker, brewer | chandler | cobbler, shoemaker | candymaker, confectioner | author, generator, source | glassmaker | hatmaker, hatter, milliner, modiste | ironworker | jeweler, jeweller, jewelry maker | maltman, maltster | manufacturer, producer | needleworker | patternmaker | perfumer | piano maker | saddler | sailmaker | shirtmaker | spinner, spinster, thread maker | steelmaker, steelman, steelworker | tentmaker | toolmaker | vintner, wine maker, winemaker | violin maker | horologer, horologist, watchmaker | wigmaker ... show more.
instances of which are: Adolphe Sax, Sax.
derivation: form, shape | create, make, produce | build, construct, make | forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work.
Dutch: maker, producentPolish: producent, wytwórca
A machine tool for shaping metal or wood.
synonym: shaping machine.
is a specific kind of: machine tool.
is a broader term that covers: lathe | miller, milling machine.
derivation: form, shape.
Polish: strugarka, strugarnia
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