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taker.

One who takes something.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈteɪkɚ/General-American
  1. One who takes something.

    She is known as quite a risk taker.
    The hostage taker decided to surrender to the police.
  2. A person or thing that takes or receives, often more than he or she gives.

    I don't want to be a relationship with you anymore - you are too much of a taker.
  3. One who is willing to participate in, or buy, something.

    Are there any takers for helping me clean the garage this weekend?
    I'm selling handmade postcards—any takers?
  4. A nipper or claw of a scorpion.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English takere, equivalent to take + -er.

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