stainer

Definition of Stainer in English :

1. stainer

a worker who stains (wood or fabric)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Stainer

noun

Sir John. 1840–1901, British composer and organist, noted for his sacred music, esp the oratorio The Crucifixion (1887)

v. stained, stain·ing, stains

v.tr.

1. To discolor, soil, or spot: The spilled juice stained the carpet.

2. To bring into disrepute; taint or tarnish: The scandal stained the mayor's reputation.

3. To change the color of (a piece of wood, for example) by applying a stain.

4. To treat (a specimen for the microscope) with a reagent or dye in order to identify cell or tissue structures or microorganisms.

v.intr.

To produce or receive discolorations: upholstery that stains easily.

n.

1. A discolored or soiled spot or smudge: a stain that was difficult to scrub out.

2. A diminishment of one's moral character or good reputation by being associated with something disgraceful.

3. A liquid substance applied especially to wood that penetrates the surface and imparts a rich color.

4. A reagent or dye used for staining microscopic specimens.