2. (Mech.) (a) A shape around which an article is to be shaped, molded, woven wrapped, pasted, or otherwise constructed. (b) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped. (c) A cutting die. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Former — For mer, a. [A compar. due to OE. formest. See {Foremost}.] 1. Preceding in order of time; antecedent; previous; prior; earlier; hence, ancient; long past. [1913 Webster] For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age. Job. viii. 8. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Former — war von 1935 bis 1997 ein Ausbildungsberuf in Deutschland. Allgemein Former arbeiten in Gießereien und stellen dort Gussformen her, die für das Gießen von Werkstücken aus Stahl, Eisen oder anderen Metallen benötigt werden. Seit der Ablösung des… … Deutsch Wikipedia
FORMER — v. a. Donner l être et la forme. Dieu a formé l univers. Dieu a formé l homme à son image, il l a formé du limon de la terre. Il signifie aussi, en général, Produire, faire, opérer, ou Composer, constituer. Former un son. Former une voix… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
FORMER — v. tr. Créer en donnant l’être et la forme. Dieu a formé l’univers. Dieu a formé l’homme à son image, il l’a formé du limon de la terre. Il signifie aussi, en général, Produire, constituer. Former un concert de voix et d’instruments. Les eaux… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
former — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from forme first, from Old English forma more at foremost Date: 12th century 1. a. coming before in time b. of, relating to, or occurring in the past < former correspondence > 2. preceding in place or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Former — A former is a structural member of an aircraft fuselage, of which a typical fuselage has a series from the nose to the empennage, typically perpendicular to the roll axis of the aircraft. The formers establish the shape of the fuselage. Formers… … Wikipedia
Former Team CSC staff — are road bicycle racers and sporting directors previously employed by the professional cycling team of Team CSC. Former riders ReferencesExternal links* [http://www.team csc.com/ Official Team CSC site] * [http://www.trap friis.dk/ Trap Friis.dk] … Wikipedia
Former United States special operations units — are disbanded or otherwise inactive unconventional warfare units of the United States military. Most units were created to fulfill specific duties within a particular conflict, and were disbanded once that conflict ended. All branches of the… … Wikipedia
Former Metro Local Routes — Former Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro Local Limited routes in Los Angeles County, California.1 Hollywood Blvd. Sunset Blvd.Line 1 route number was retired June 26, 1995. Service interlined with Metro Local 217.3 Sunset… … Wikipedia
Former professional sports teams in Houston — Former Teams* American Football ** Oilers, 1960 97 (AFL/NFL) Now the Tennessee Titans, the team relocated to Memphis and later to Nashville, Tennessee. ** Texans, 1974 75 (WFL) The team relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana. ** Gamblers, 1984 85… … Wikipedia
