From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
1. One who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
The secret of those old shapers died with them. --Lowell.
2. That which shapes; a machine for giving a particular form or outline to an object. Specifically; (a) (Metal Working) A kind of planer in which the tool, instead of the work, receives a reciprocating motion, usually from a crank. (b) (Wood Working) A machine with a vertically revolving cutter projecting above a flat table top, for cutting irregular outlines, moldings, etc.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
noun
1: a person who makes things [syn: {maker}]
2: a machine tool for shaping metal or wood [syn: {shaping machine}]
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