Antonyms for openers

Grammar : Noun

Spell : oh-puh-ner

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pə nər

Definition of openers

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 :

I do not use them in place of God's Word, but as openers to the treasures.'
Extract from : « James Gilmour of Mongolia » by James Gilmour

In fact, if you haven't got a pair of millions for openers, don't sit in.
Extract from : « What Will People Say? » by Rupert Hughes

You see, the openers are always the same—always; and of course they know me.
Extract from : « Parisian Points of View » by Ludovic Halvy

How 'bout eatin' utensils and fryin' pans, medicine, can openers and all them things?
Extract from : « The Blind Lion of the Congo » by Elliott Whitney

The openers speech lasted about twenty minutes; then came the speech from the opposition.
Extract from : « The Girls of St. Wode's » by L. T. Meade

The openers of gushing wounds, undaunted of soul, proceeded in the paths of the famed Getis, from the south round Kintire.
Extract from : « The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII. » by Sturla rarson

On these benches the scallops are dumped from the baskets or bags, and pass through the hands of the openers.
Extract from : « A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts » by Commissioners on Fisheries and Game

The openers are paid from 20 to 30 cents per gallon, according to the size of the scallops.
Extract from : « A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts » by Commissioners on Fisheries and Game

One firm fitted up a large house expressly for the business, and employed a large number of openers.
Extract from : « A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts » by Commissioners on Fisheries and Game

The business likewise requires the services of nearly 24 openers.
Extract from : « A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts » by Commissioners on Fisheries and Game

Synonyms for openers

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