braker

noun

brak·​er
ˈbrākə(r)
plural -s
: a worker who rolls dough for baked goods or macaroni products in a brake

called also rollerman

Word History

Etymology

brake entry 4 (kneading machine) + -er

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“Braker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braker. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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