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Definition of lister

lister

/ˈlɪs.tɚ/
lis · ter
Plural:listers
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Past Simple:listered
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Past Participle:listered
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Present Participle:listering
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lister Lexical Profile

lister Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or computer program that compiles, records, or maintains a list of items, names, or properties.

Example

"The avid birdwatcher is a dedicated lister who keeps detailed records of every species she spots."

2

North American A double-moldboard agricultural plow that throws soil to both sides to form deep furrows and ridges, often fitted with a seed planter at the rear.

Example

"The farmer hitched the lister to the tractor to prepare the field for planting row crops."

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• verb

1

North American To plow or prepare soil for planting using a double-moldboard lister.

Example

"They listered the dry fields in early spring to help retain moisture in the furrows."

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• Rhymes for lister

• Nearby Words

listenable
listener
listenership
lister
listeria
listicle
listing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lister. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lister
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