n. He who, or that which, applies. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who complies, yields, or obeys; one of an easy, yielding temper. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. multiplier. Cf. Multiplicator. ] 1. One who, or that which, multiplies or increases number. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Math.) The number by which another number (the multiplicand) is multiplied. See the Note under Multiplication. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Physics) An instrument for multiplying or increasing by repetition or accumulation the intensity of a force or action, as heat or electricity. It is particularly used to render such a force or action appreciable or measurable when feeble. See Thermomultiplier. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. [ From Ply to bend, fold. ] A kind of small pinchers with long jaws, -- used for bending or cutting metal rods or wire, for handling small objects such as the parts of a watch, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who replies. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. serpillière; cf. Pr. sarpelheira, LL. serpelleria, serpleria, Catalan sarpallera, Sp. arpillera. ] A coarse cloth made of hemp, and used for packing goods, etc. [ Written also sarpelere. ] Tyrwhitt. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. One who supplies. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Thermo- + multiplier. ] Same as Thermopile. [ 1913 Webster ]