notcher

noun

notch·​er

ˈnächə(r)

plural -s

: one who cuts notches: such as

a

: undercutter

b

: an operator of a machine for notching tin plate to facilitate the flanging and seaming operations in the making of tin cans

c

: an instrument for making notches

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