Category:Shaper

Shap"er, n.

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.