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Finisher

One who finishes, puts an end to, completes, or perfects; esp. used in the trades, as in hatting, weaving, etc., for the workman who gives a finishing touch to the work, or any part of it, and brings it to perfection.

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Painter 76% connected

A rope at the bow of a boat, used to fasten it to anything.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Racer 76% connected

One who, or that which, races, or contends in a race; esp., a race horse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reliever 76% connected

One who, or that which, relieves.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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Stitcher 76% connected

One who stitches; a seamstress.

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Varnisher 76% connected

One who varnishes; one whose occupation is to varnish.

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Finish 74% connected

To arrive at the end of; to bring to an end; to put an end to; to make an end of; to terminate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Finish 74% connected

To arrive at the end of; to bring to an end; to put an end to; to make an end of; to terminate.

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Closer 92% connected

One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer. See under Boot.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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