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Shoemaker

/ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/ · noun

Meaning

A person who makes shoes..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person who makes shoes.
  2. The threadfish.
  3. A fish, Elagatis pinnulatis, the runner.

Example Sentences

He especially recommended the only shoemaker who, to his mind, had an idea of making a shoe; and Lucy had at least half-a-dozen pair made, fitted, and descanted upon, before he was satisfied that they did justice to the shape of her foot, which proved extremely good when it was properly chaussé.
The diseases of shoemakers receive attention as well as the toxicology of shoepolish.
The town records show a hosier, a shoemaker, and a soapmaker in position to sell their wares to visitors[.]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does shoemaker mean?

Shoemaker means A person who makes shoes..

What is a synonym for shoemaker?

Common synonyms include cordwainer, cobbler.

What is the opposite of shoemaker?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use shoemaker in a sentence?

He especially recommended the only shoemaker who, to his mind, had an idea of making a shoe; and Lucy had at least half-a-dozen pair made, fitted, and descanted upon, before he was satisfied that they did justice to the shape of her foot, which proved extremely good when it was properly chaussé.

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