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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 notes

In plain EnglishA tool that makes something — like a hole or an opening — bigger.

Word forms

wideners plural, Wideners plural

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Etymology

From widen + the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for widener

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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.

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