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capper

capper

5.4
A person or machine that puts lids on containers
  • noun
  • /ˈkæpər/
translation icon : taponadora
  • He used a simple handheld capper to put caps on each bottle of homemade cider.
  • a small capper

Examples

  • A.J., where's the capper?

    Snack Shack (2024)

  • I think that I think that I can drill this out and pull this capper off here.

  • The capper on the end of the first segment, just before the break, is from a track by Mice Parade called 'Guitars for Plants' from the album.

    Blog text (34)

  • The factory employs a skilled capper to efficiently seal thousands of bottles each day.

  • During the brewing process, a bottle capper is essential for securing the lids on fermentation containers.

Synonyms

corker
vscapper
  • Specialized
20 9.9

A machine that puts corks into bottles after they are filled

deals with caps and lids rather than inserting corks
topper
vscapper
1 8.2

A worker who fits lids or covers onto products

focuses specifically on sealing with caps or lids
capping machine
vscapper
  • Specialized
4.2

A machine that seals bottles with caps

is either a person or machine that does that sealing work
bottle capper
vscapper
  • Specialized
3.9

A tool that puts caps on bottles

can also mean a person who performs that sealing

Compounds

bottle capper
  • Specialized
3.9

A tool that puts caps on bottles

Surface Forms

capper singular
cappers plural

Morphology

capper = cap (transparent) = cap + er

The word is a straightforward agent noun meaning a person or machine that caps containers.

Etymology

Capper comes from the simple word cap ('a lid' or 'small cover') plus the agent -er ('one who does'), so it literally means 'one who puts on caps'. That is why a capper can be the person or the machine that seals bottles and jars.