[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

shaper \shap"er\, n.
   1. one who shapes; as, the shaper of one's fortunes.
      1913 webster

            the secret of those old shapers died with them.
                                                  --lowell.
      1913 webster

   2. that which shapes; a machine for giving a particular form
      or outline to an object. specifically;
      a metal working a kind of planer in which the tool,
          instead of the work, receives a reciprocating motion,
          usually from a crank.
      b wood working a machine with a vertically revolving
          cutter projecting above a flat table top, for cutting
          irregular outlines, moldings, etc.
          1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

shaper
     n 1: a person who makes things syn: maker
     2: a machine tool for shaping metal or wood syn: shaping
        machine
see also:
maker shaping machine 

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