scriber

noun

scrib·​er ˈskrī-bər How to pronounce scriber (audio)
: a sharp-pointed tool for making marks and especially for marking off material (such as wood or metal) to be cut

Illustration of scriber

Illustration of scriber

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scriber was in 1781

Dictionary Entries Near scriber

Cite this Entry

“Scriber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scriber. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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