"scrapper" meaning in All languages combined

See scrapper on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: scrappers [plural]
Etymology: From scrap + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|scrap|er}} scrap + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} scrapper (plural scrappers)
  1. A person who disposes of scraps, such as one who collects scrap metal to sell to a scrap dealer.
    Sense id: en-scrapper-en-noun-ydZx-viW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, People Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 88 12 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er: 83 17 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 92 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 95 5 Disambiguation of People: 48 52
  2. A person who fights doggedly, who exhibits indomitable will.
    Sense id: en-scrapper-en-noun-Ejyuq4FI Categories (other): People Disambiguation of People: 48 52

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