BOTTOMER


Meaning of BOTTOMER in English

ˈbäd.əmə(r), -ätəm- noun

( -s )

: one that bottoms: as

a. : a worker who finishes the bottom part of shoes preparatory to stitching or cementing on the outsoles

b. : a worker who nails bottoms to wooden box frames or makes the bottoms of other containers

c. : a worker stationed at the bottom of a mine shaft or haulage slope to direct the raising of loaded cars to the surface — called also footman, foot tender

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