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Definition of Scorpers
1. scorper [n] - See also: scorper
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scorpers
Literary usage of Scorpers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Principles and practice of dental surgery by Chapin Aaron Harris (1858)
"After having made the surface of the solder, uniting the plate and clasps, smooth
with suitable scorpers, (scrapers,) and files, the plate should be placed ..."
2. An Illustrated Dictionary of Words Used in Art and Archaeology: Explaining by John William Mollett (1883)
"scorpers. In wood engraving, tools used for cutting away large spaces after
outlining or engraving, so as to leave only the drawing in relief. ..."
3. English Mechanic and World of Science: With which are Incorporated "the (1879)
"... are used principally silver engravers) some of the lozenge shapes you o rub
down on the stone (hard Turkey) till a flat • is produced (called scorpers ..."
4. Turning and Mechanical Manipulation: Intended as a Work of General Reference by Charles Holtzapffel (1846)
"The carved parts are done by hand with small gouges, chisels, and scorpers of
various forms and sizes, drills, files, and saws, are also employed ; and the ..."
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