Reseater

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A device for reseating a component.

    "In addition to his own kit of hand tools, the mechanic has a pressure grease gun, a set of inside and outside micrometers, a paint gun, valve reseaters, special cylinder head wrenches, and an electric drill."

  2. 2
    A person who replaces the seat of a chair.

    "The last of these workmen of the road to quit their rounds were the chair reseaters, commonly called chair bottomers, and clock repairmen."

Example

More examples

"In addition to his own kit of hand tools, the mechanic has a pressure grease gun, a set of inside and outside micrometers, a paint gun, valve reseaters, special cylinder head wrenches, and an electric drill."

Etymology

From reseat + -er.

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