Stacker

//ˈstækɚ// name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any person or thing that stacks.

    "As behavioral scientists we are not good block stackers — we don't replicate enough or build systematically across knowledge bases."

  2. 2
    a laborer who builds up a stack or pile wordnet
  3. 3
    Any person or thing that stacks.; A worker who stacks the shelves in a supermarket.
  4. 4
    Any person or thing that stacks.; A participant in sport stacking.
  5. 5
    Any device allowing items to be stacked.

    "a spring-loaded plate stacker in a cafeteria"

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  1. 6
    Any device allowing items to be stacked.; An output bin in a document feeding or punch card machine (contrast with hopper).
  2. 7
    A person who collects precious metal in the form of various small objects such as coins and bars. informal
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from German.

Example

More examples

"He's a shelf stacker by a supermarket chain."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From stack + -er.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from German Stäcker.

Related phrases

diaper stackerfour-stackerfull-stackernappy stackerreach stackershelf stackerspeed stackerstacker cranesport stacking

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