Definition

A tool used for scraping and smoothing metal surfaces.

Example

The blacksmith used a rabbler to finish the metalwork on the sword.

Conversation

I found an old rabbler in my dad's workshop yesterday.

Really? What does it do?

It's a tool for smoothing metal surfaces.

That sounds interesting! I bet it was fun to discover.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rabbler is derived from the word 'rabble' (from Middle English *rabble*, meaning a disorderly crowd) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'rabbler' refers to a person who stirs up or incites a disorderly crowd.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'rabble' as a noisy, disorderly crowd, and remember that a 'rabbler' is someone who incites or stirs up that crowd.

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