Definition of stemmer

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  • stemmer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • stemmer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • stemmer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of stemmer

  • an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. stemming algorithm
  • a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sprigger
    2. stripper
  • a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples) (noun)
  • a miner's tamping bar for ramming packing in over a blasting charge (noun)
  • a worker who makes or applies stems for artificial flowers (noun)

See definition of stemmer in Merriam Webster