| 释义 |
stem·mer
\ˈstemə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: stem (III) + -er
1. : one that stems: as
a. : a miner's tamping bar for ramming in packing (as clay) over a blasting charge
b. : a machine or device for stemming fruits (as grapes or apples)
c. : stripper 1a
d. : a worker who makes or applies stems of artificial flowers
2. [probably from stem (I) (street) + -er] slang : a beggar seeking money from passersby along the street |