SHEDDER

shedder, spiller

(noun) an attacker who sheds or spills blood; “a great hunter and spiller of blood”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

shedder (plural shedders)

Agent noun of shed; one who sheds.

A crab in the act of casting its shell, or immediately afterwards while still soft.

Source: Wiktionary


Shed"der, n.

1. One who, or that which, sheds; as, a shedder of blood; a shedder of tears.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A crab in the act of casting its shell, or immediately afterwards while still soft; -- applied especially to the edible crabs, which are most prized while in this state.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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