"deformer" meaning in English

See deformer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪˈfɔːmə(ɹ)/ [UK] Forms: deformers [plural]
Etymology: deform + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|deform|er|id2=agent noun}} deform + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} deformer (plural deformers)
  1. One who, or that which, deforms.
    Sense id: en-deformer-en-noun-noVQNjxq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

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