teazer Meaning & Definition
/ˈtiːzə(ɹ)/
What Does Teazer Mean?
Teazer is a noun that means sennet whip, an implement for informal corporal punishment, formerly used in the Royal Navy.
Teazer at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtiːzə(ɹ)/ |
| Plural | teazers |
Teazer Definition (Noun)
- sennet whip, an implement for informal corporal punishment, formerly used in the Royal Navy.
Noun
- The stoker or fireman of a furnace, as in glassworking.
Synonyms of Teazer
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Teazer synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
teazer (plural teazers)
Words That Rhyme With Teazer
Origin of Teazer
Origin 1: Apparently an alteration of teaser, referring to it being lighter than formal punitive instruments.
Origin 2: Corrupted from French tiser (“to feed a fire”).