Founder (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who founds or establishes some institution; "George Washington is the father of his country".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The farrier explained that the horse was recovering well from a severe case of founder, but would need to be re-shod carefully.
- Founder is a painful condition that can be caused by laminitis, and can lead to long-term damage to the horse's hooves.
- Veterinarians often recommend changes in diet and exercise to help prevent founder in horses that are prone to the condition.
- After the horse developed founder, the owner had to limit its activity and provide regular veterinary care to help it heal.
- Horses with Cushing's disease are at higher risk for developing founder due to hormonal imbalances that can lead to laminitis.
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Meaning 3
A worker who makes metal castings.
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Nouns denoting people.
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- The company's founder had worked as a moulder before establishing the business and was known for his attention to detail in crafting intricate metal castings.
- She had always been fascinated by the art of casting metal and was apprenticed to a skilled founder from a young age.
- As a founder, his primary responsibility was to create precise molds for the molten metal, ensuring a high-quality final product.
- After completing his training, he worked as a founder in several different foundries, honing his skills in casting aluminum, bronze, and steel.
- The founder took great care to carefully pour the hot metal into the mold, watching as it cooled and solidified into a perfectly cast component.