plaiter

noun — 2 senses

plaiter

noun

Etymology From plait + -er.

1

Someone who plaits.

She's a very fast plaiter

2

A machine that plaits.

The peculiarity of this invention consists in a means for varying the angle at which the plaiting-blade is held in the plaiter without varying the position of the entire instrument upon the sewing-machine.1873, Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U.S. Patent Office:

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