pilcher

/ˈpɪltʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who pilches, or a device used for pilching

“The pilcher used by the fishermen was old and rusty.”

2. verb

to remove or cut off the hair or feathers of (an animal)

“The farmer pilched the sheep to prepare them for the winter.”

Synonyms

  • plucker
  • shearer

Antonyms

  • enhancer
  • grower