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Synonyms for openers

Grammar : Noun
Spell : oh-puh-ner
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ pə nər

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Définition 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

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