capper

capper
I. \\ˈkapə(r)\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from cappe cap + -er
1. : a maker or seller of caps
2. : one that caps: as
a. : an operator or a machine that applies the closure or cap to bottles, jars, cans, or tubes
b. : one that presses a paper disk into the top of a paper cup
3. : a device for applying a percussion cap
4.
a. : one that bids up prices artificially at auctions
b. : a lure, decoy, or steerer especially in some illicit or questionable activity : shill
5. : a worker who withdraws cylinders of curved window glass from the blowing machine and cuts them into desired lengths — called also corker, sealer
6. : a worker who impregnates log piling at the butt end with preserving chemicals
II. noun
: something that concludes or surpasses that which preceded it : finale : climax : clincher

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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