Recapper

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tool that applies a fresh percussion cap or primer to a cartridge shell in reloading it.
  2. 2
    One who recapitulates; a summarizer. informal

    "Partly television criticism, partly entertainment, recaps engendered discussion, and message boards were provided for readers to continue the criticism alongside the recapper."

Example

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"Partly television criticism, partly entertainment, recaps engendered discussion, and message boards were provided for readers to continue the criticism alongside the recapper."

Etymology

From recap + -er.

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