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GALVANIZER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A leader who stimulates and excites people to action
Synonyms:
galvaniser; galvanizer; inspirer
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("galvanizer" is a kind of...):
leader (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)
Derivation:
galvanize (to stimulate to action)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A skilled worker who coats iron or steel with zinc
Synonyms:
galvaniser; galvanizer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("galvanizer" is a kind of...):
skilled worker; skilled workman; trained worker (a worker who has acquired special skills)
Derivation:
galvanize (cover with zinc)