delayer

noun, verb — 3 senses

delayer

noun

Etymology From delay + -er.

1

One who delays.

2

A substance that is used to slow the rate of combustion of a solid rocket fuel so as to make it more controllable

delayer

verb

Etymology From de- + layer.

1

To remove layers from; to strip away levels from.

  • I've put on every item of clothing I packed in about eight layers. […] Slowly as the morning wore on and I built up a sweat, I de-layered myself. Now I'm down to just two layers of clothing, including two pairs of gloves and socks.2015, Elle Casey, Love in New York: Book 2 (Cabin Fever):

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