Meaning of 'founder'

Find the meaning of the word ‘founder’

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Meaning of ‘founder’

7 definitions found.

founder

noun

a person who founds or establishes some institution

Synonyms: father

noun

a worker who makes metal castings

noun

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

Synonyms: laminitis

verb

stumble and nearly fall

Example: "the horses foundered"

verb

break down, literally or metaphorically

Synonyms: break

verb

sink below the surface

Synonyms: submerge submerse

verb

fail utterly

Synonyms: flop

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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