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GALVANISER

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A leader who stimulates and excites people to action

Synonyms:

galvaniser; galvanizer; inspirer

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("galvaniser" is a kind of...):

leader (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)

Derivation:

galvanise (cover with zinc)

galvanise (to stimulate to action)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A skilled worker who coats iron or steel with zinc

Synonyms:

galvaniser; galvanizer

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("galvaniser" is a kind of...):

skilled worker; skilled workman; trained worker (a worker who has acquired special skills)

Derivation:

galvanise (cover with zinc)

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