noun
widener
Widener (noun) means a tool or device used to make something wider, such as a drill bit that enlarges a hole. Example: “He used a widener to enlarge the bolt hole.”
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A tool or device used to make something wider, such as a drill bit that enlarges a hole.
"He used a widener to enlarge the bolt hole."
"The kit came with a small ring widener for resizing jewellery."
How to use widener
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool that makes something — like a hole or an opening — bigger.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wideners
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He used a _____ to enlarge the bolt hole.
Etymology
From widen + the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for widener
wiener
opener
keener
Wegener
Greener
listener
gardener
softener
sharpener
sweetener
freshener
Kitchener
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Frequently asked questions
What does “widener” mean?
The word “widener” means a tool or device used to make something wider, such as a drill bit that enlarges a hole. In plain terms, a tool that makes something — like a hole or an opening — bigger.
How do you use “widener” in a sentence?
Here is “widener” used in a sentence: “He used a widener to enlarge the bolt hole.”
What part of speech is “widener”?
“Widener” is a noun.
What is the meaning of widener?
"widener" (noun) means a tool or device used to make something wider, such as a drill bit that enlarges a hole.
