Fuller — Defs

01 n. One whose occupation is to full cloth.

Phrases & compounds

Fuller's earth — a variety of clay, used in scouring and cleansing cloth, to imbibe grease.

Fuller's herb — the soapwort (Saponaria officinalis), formerly used to remove stains from cloth.

Fuller's thistle — the teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) whose burs are used by fullers in dressing cloth. See Teasel.

02 n. A die; a half-round set hammer, used for forming grooves and spreading iron; -- called also a creaser.

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A die; a half-round set hammer, used for forming grooves and spreading iron; -- called also a creaser.(Blacksmith's Work) Also: creaser

03 v. t. To form a groove or channel in, by a fuller or set hammer; as, to fuller a bayonet.

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To form a groove or channel in, by a fuller or set hammer; as, to fuller a bayonet.