English Dictionary

shaper

/ˈʃeɪpə(ɹ)/

noun

One who shapes.

The sculptor is a skilled shaper of clay.

意味（1）

One who shapes.

the shaper of one's fortunes

意味（2）

A machine tool in which a single-point cutting tool mounted on a reciprocating ram is traversed across the workpiece linearly. Shapers can generate various shapes, but were most especially employed in generating flat surfaces and keyways. The shaper is nowadays obsolescent, most of its applications being served by milling machines.

意味（3）

(surfing) A person who designs and builds surfboards.