fuller

n. a person whose job was to clean and thicken wool cloth.

n. a person who fulls cloth, a process in woollen manufacturing involving the cleansing and thickening of the fabric.

“In the medieval village, the fuller was responsible for preparing the wool for the tailors.”

“The local economy once thrived on the textile trade, employing dozens of fullers who worked in the mills along the river.”

Archaic

n. a tool used by a blacksmith to shape metal, or the groove it makes in a blade.

n. a tool with a rounded or convex face used by blacksmiths for spreading or grooving metal; also the longitudinal groove in a sword blade.

“The blacksmith used a fuller to create a channel in the hot iron bar.”

“The sword featured a deep fuller along the centre of the blade, designed to reduce weight without sacrificing structural strength.”

Technical

v. to make a long, narrow cut or groove in metal.

v. to form a groove or channel in metal using a fuller tool or a set hammer.

“The smith began to fuller the blade to make it lighter for the soldier.”

“The artisan carefully fullered the heated steel, ensuring the depth of the channel remained consistent across the entire length of the piece.”

Technical