Definition of Scorpers

1. Noun. (plural of scorper) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Scorpers

1. scorper [n] - See also: scorper

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scorpers

scorningly
scornings
scornless
scorns
scornworthy
scorny
scorodite
scorpaenid
scorpaenid fish
scorpaenids
scorpaeniform
scorpaenoid
scorpaenoid fish
scorpene
scorper
scorpers (current term)
scorpio
scorpiodea
scorpioid
scorpioid cyme
scorpion
scorpion fish
scorpion fly
scorpion kick
scorpion kicks
scorpion shell
scorpion venoms
scorpion weed
scorpionate
scorpionates

Literary usage of Scorpers

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Principles and practice of dental surgery by Chapin Aaron Harris (1858)
"After having made the surface of the solder, uniting the plate and clasps, smooth with suitable scorpers, (scrapers,) and files, the plate should be placed ..."

2. An Illustrated Dictionary of Words Used in Art and Archaeology: Explaining by John William Mollett (1883)
"scorpers. In wood engraving, tools used for cutting away large spaces after outlining or engraving, so as to leave only the drawing in relief. ..."

3. English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "the (1879)
"... are used principally silver engravers) some of the lozenge shapes you o rub down on the stone (hard Turkey) till a flat • is produced (called scorpers ..."

4. Turning and Mechanical Manipulation: Intended as a Work of General Reference by Charles Holtzapffel (1846)
"The carved parts are done by hand with small gouges, chisels, and scorpers of various forms and sizes, drills, files, and saws, are also employed ; and the ..."

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