Lister

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of plow: A moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move soil to either side, creating a central furrow.
    • An official who compiles lists: An assessor responsible for making out official lists, such as tax rolls.
    • A proper name (Joseph Lister): An English surgeon (1827-1912) who pioneered the use of antiseptic surgery.
Examples

  • Noun (Plow):

    • The farmer used a lister to prepare the field for planting corn.
    • This antique lister is designed to create deep, straight furrows.

  • Noun (Official):

    • The town lister is responsible for the annual property tax assessment.
    • As the lister, her duty was to compile an accurate list of all eligible voters.

  • Noun (Proper Name):

    • Lister's work revolutionized surgical practices and saved countless lives.
    • The hospital was named in honor of Lord Lister.
Advanced Usage

  • "Lister furrow": A specific type of furrow created by a lister plow.

    • The field was marked by the deep, distinct lister furrows.

  • "Listerine": A brand name for an antiseptic mouthwash, named in honor of Joseph Lister.

    • The mouthwash uses the name Listerine as a tribute to the surgeon's contributions to antiseptics.
Variants and Related Words

  • List (verb): To make a list or record items in sequence.

    • Please list all the required materials.

  • Listing (noun): The action of making a list, or an entry in a list.

    • The listing of assets took several hours to complete.
Synonyms
  • Plowshare (for the plow meaning): The cutting blade of a plow.
  • Assessor (for the official meaning): An official who evaluates property for taxation.
  • Surgeon (for the proper name meaning): A medical practitioner qualified to perform surgery.
Related Phrases

  • Lister plow: The full term for the agricultural implement.

    • The lister plow is essential for certain dryland farming techniques.

  • Lister bag: A canvas water bag used for cooling drinking water, historically used by the military.

    • The soldiers refreshed themselves with water from the lister bag.
Related Idioms

(No common idioms are directly derived from the word "lister.")

Noun
  1. moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow
  2. assessor who makes out the tax lists
  3. English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)

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