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noun
definition
A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
definition
A groove made by such a tool (in the blade of a sword etc.).
Examples of fullers in a Sentence
Its chief exports are oranges, millet, dra and other cereals, goat-hair and skins, sheepskins, wool and fullers' earth.
Its purpose is uncertain-possibly a cloth-exchange, as the fullers set up a statue to Eumachia here.
For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers ' soap.
In these Flemish cities the early oligarchic form of municipal government speedily gave way to a democratic. The great mass of the townsmen organized in trade gilds - weavers, fullers, dyers, smiths, leather-workers, brewers, butchers, bakers and others, of which by far the most powerful was that of the weavers - as soon as they became conscious of their strength rebelled against the exclusive privileges of the patricians and succeeded in ousting them from power.
Beyond the cloister, at the extreme verge of the convent area to the south, stands the "factory" (Z), containing workshops for shoemakers, saddlers (or shoemakers, sellarii), cutlers and grinders, trencher-makers, tanners, curriers, fullers, smiths and goldsmiths, with their dwellings in the rear.
The Fullers are responsible for forming one of the most helpful organizations still in existence today.
The Fullers visited Koinonia Farm in 1965 after leaving their successful business and rich life for one of Christianity and community service.
The Fullers began The Fund for Humanity, which funded the houses being built, just three years after they arrived at The Farm.
The Fullers expanded The Fund to Zaire and other developing areas.
Habitat for Humanity International began in 1976 after the Fullers met with supporters who wanted to expand the work done by Habitat for Humanity.
In 2005, the Fullers were terminated from Habitat for Humanity.
Without the dedication and work by the Fullers and others, there would not be a solution for those in need of affordable housing to consider.