tinglier

/tɪŋˈɡlaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A tinglier is a rare or obsolete term referring to a tingler, an instrument for testing the quality of metal wire.

“The museum displayed an assortment of historical instruments, including a 19th-century tinglier.”

Synonyms

  • tester
  • tingler

Antonyms

  • debaser
  • degrader