noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person or device that applies something.
2. 2
   a device for applying a substance wordnet
3. 3
   a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

applicantapplicantapplicatorapplicator

Etymology

From apply + -er.

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