"proofer" meaning in All languages combined

See proofer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: proofers [plural]
Etymology: From proof + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|proof|er}} proof + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} proofer (plural proofers)
  1. A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
    Sense id: en-proofer-en-noun-UGLMTHT4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 44 16 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 33 40 27
  2. One who proofs.
    Sense id: en-proofer-en-noun-ZYqh~34z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 44 16 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 33 40 27 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 24 52 24 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 30 52 17
  3. A printer used to make proofing copies that look like how it will come out of the press.
    Sense id: en-proofer-en-noun-mHZfbuBs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 44 16 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 33 40 27
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: proofing

Inflected forms

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