caser

noun

cas·​er

ˈkāsə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that cases or that makes, packs, or works with cases or casings

2

: a pottery worker who makes block, case, and working molds of plaster of paris

called also blocker

3

: one that applies casing to tobacco leaves or lump tobacco

4

: a shoe-factory worker who selects and bundles paired soles from stock according to orders from the lasting and bottoming departments

Word History

Etymology

^2,3case + -er

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