ˈfrēzə(r) noun
( -s )
1. : one that freezes or keeps very cold:
a. : a hand-operated machine that freezes ice cream
b. : an operator of an ice-cream freezing machine
c. : a railroad refrigerator car
d.
(1) : an insulated compartment or room equipped to freeze perishable foods rapidly at a temperature of -10° to -30° F to prepare them for storage in a locker at subfreezing temperature
(2) : a cabinet equipped with both a quick-freezing unit and a storage locker or a single compartment for both quick-freezing and storage especially for the use of one family — called also home freezer
(3) : a refrigerated room
e. : a food processor who operates a food-freezing plant
2. Australia : a sheep bred and raised for export as frozen meat
3. : a tool used in metalcraft for retouching castings
4. slang : prison , jail