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fettler

fettler

9.9
A worker who removes rough edges from newly made metal or clay items
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛtlər/
  • UK
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  • The experienced fettler expertly removed the rough edges from the ceramic dish.

Examples

  • The fettler worked diligently to ensure the castings were perfect.

  • Many fettlers are skilled artisans in their trade.

  • The experienced fettler carefully removed rough edges from each metal casting.

  • A fettler is essential in the ceramics industry to ensure products are smooth and ready for sale.

  • After the items cooled, the fettler trimmed away any excess material before painting.

  • Each day, the fettler carefully polished the metal pieces before they were sent to customers.

  • After the metal was cast, the fettler took over to ensure it had a smooth finish.

Synonyms

planisher
vsfettler
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who smooths metal surfaces by hammering or pressing them

focuses on cleaning and trimming cast pieces by removing excess material

Surface Forms

fettler singular
fettlers plural

Morphology

fettler = fettle (transparent) = fettle + er

Agent noun formed by adding the productive suffix '-er' to the verb 'fettle'; the meaning 'someone who fettles' follows a standard pattern.

Etymology

Fettler comes from the old dialect verb fettle, which means 'to put in order' or 'to trim'. A helpful image is someone carefully cutting away rough metal so the piece becomes smooth and ready, which is exactly what a fettler does with new cast items.