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Operator

One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.

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Bourgeois 76% connected

A size of type between long primer and brevier. See Type.

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Cause 76% connected

That which produces or effects a result; that from which anything proceeds, and without which it would not exist.

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Function 76% connected

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

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Map 76% connected

A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented; -- usually on a flat…

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Mapping 76% connected

of Map

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Opportunist 76% connected

One who advocates or practices opportunism.

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Plunger 76% connected

One who, or that which, plunges; a diver.

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Self-seeker 76% connected

One who seeks only his own interest, advantage, or pleasure.

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Speculator 76% connected

One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher.

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Driver 76% connected

One who, or that which, drives; the person or thing that urges or compels anything else to move onward.

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Engineer 76% connected

A person skilled in the principles and practice of any branch of engineering. See under Engineering, n.

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Identity 76% connected

The state or quality of being identical, or the same; sameness.

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Jockey 76% connected

A professional rider of horses in races.

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Motorman 76% connected

A man who controls a motor.

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Switchman 76% connected

One who tends a switch on a railway.

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Telegrapher 76% connected

One who sends telegraphic messages; a telegraphic operator; a telegraphist.

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Telegraphist 76% connected

One skilled in telegraphy; a telegrapher.

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Wire-puller 76% connected

One who pulls the wires, as of a puppet; hence, one who operates by secret means; an intriguer.

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Operate 74% connected

To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act.

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Operate 74% connected

To perform a work or labor; to exert power or strengh, physical or mechanical; to act.

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Synonym 1

Manipulator 92% connected

One who manipulates.

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