opener
Americannoun
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a person or thing that opens.
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a device for opening sealed containers.
can opener.
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the first of several theatrical numbers, variety acts, sports events, etc..
a humorous monologue as an opener.
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Poker. openers, cards in a hand, as a pair of jacks or better, that according to a given standard are worth enough to enable the holder to make the first bet of a deal.
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noun
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an instrument used to open sealed containers such as tins or bottles
a bottle opener
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a person who opens, esp the player who makes the first bid or play
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the first or opening section or episode in a series
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the first song, act, etc, in a variety show
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(plural) a start; beginning (esp in the phrase for openers )
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Opener Zak Crawley is the most high-profile casualty.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Opener Brian Bennett's unbeaten 64 off 56 balls featured seven fours but came at a strike rate of 114.28 as he played the anchor role.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Opener Tim Seifert struck a blistering 65 off 42 balls to lead New Zealand's highest-ever run in a T20 World Cup as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets on Sunday.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Opener Brandon King made 35 as he cut loose in the seventh over to hit pace bowler Safyaan Sharif for a six and two fours off successive balls.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
I am an explorer of Space, and more particularly an Opener of Gates.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 by Various
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