ˈshiftə(r) noun
( -s )
1. : one that resorts to evasion in reasoning
2. : one that shifts ; especially : a worker whose job is to shift a specified thing
bobbin shifter
stone shifter
3.
a. : a shift boss in a metal mine
b. : one that works in a coal mine assisting workers other than those who do the actual mining
4. : any of various devices for shifting something: as
a. : belt shifter
b. : a wire for changing a loop from one needle to another (as in narrowing)