Antonyms for opener

Grammar : Noun

Spell : oh-puh-ner

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pə nər

Definition of opener

Origin : "one who opens," Old English openere, agent noun from open (v.).

As in key : noun item that unlocks
As in knob : noun lump, handle
As in opening : noun beginning
As in origin : noun beginning, inception
As in beginning : noun start of an event or action
As in curtain raiser : noun short preliminary event
As in open sesame : noun magic words for entry
As in opening night : noun first performance
As in starter : noun beginner
As in master key : noun key opening all locks of a place
As in incipience : noun beginning
As in incipiency : noun beginning
As in leadoff : noun beginning
As in commencement : noun ceremony marking the beginning of stage
As in debut : noun first public appearance

Example sentences :

My sister's eyes were opener and bigger than ever I saw them before.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

It was "the opener of the Way" for the birth of the sun and the New Year.
Extract from : « The Evolution of the Dragon » by G. Elliot Smith

The opener checked, the boy next raised him two and Vernon dropped.
Extract from : « The Fifth Ace » by Douglas Grant

Mrs. Sheridan dug an opener into a can of corn with a vigorous hand.
Extract from : « The Beloved Woman » by Kathleen Norris

I've lost the can opener, and I can't open this tin of peaches.
Extract from : « Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland » by Howard R. Garis

The tool used to enlarge and accentuate the outline is called an opener.
Extract from : « The Decoration of Leather » by Georges de Rcy

The broader part of the opener will act as a wedge and widen the cut evenly.
Extract from : « The Decoration of Leather » by Georges de Rcy

Then you go along through Sneem, getting into opener, wilder country.
Extract from : « Munster » by Stephen Lucius Gwynn

Then he picked up a can opener and said, Ha, ha, just the thing.
Extract from : « Roy Blakeley's Motor Caravan » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Always wipe a can opener after using, and hang it in its place.
Extract from : « The Laurel Health Cookery » by Evora Bucknum Perkins

Synonyms for opener

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