resizer

noun

re·​sizer
"+
plural -s
: one that resizes: such as
a
: a die for resizing shells
b
: a die through which a bullet purposely made a trifle larger than standard size is forced to bring it to a correct final shape and size

Word History

Etymology

resize + -er

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“Resizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resizer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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