fitter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who fits a garment to a particular person
  2. adjective satellite improved in health or physical condition
    healthier.
  3. adjective meeting adequate standards for a purpose
    fit.
    • a fit subject for discussion
    • it is fit and proper that you be there
    • water fit to drink
    • fit for duty
    • do as you see fit to
  4. adjective satellite (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
    set; primed; fit.
    • in no fit state to continue
    • fit to drop
    • laughing fit to burst
    • she was fit to scream
    • primed for a fight
    • we are set to go at any time
  5. adjective physically and mentally sound or healthy
    fit.
    • felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
    • keeps fit with diet and exercise

WordNet


Fit"ter noun
Definitions
  1. One who fits or makes to fit; esp.: (a) One who tries on, and adjusts, articles of dress. (b) One who fits or adjusts the different parts of machinery to each other.
  2. A coal broker who conducts the sales between the owner of a coal pit and the shipper. Eng. Simmonds.
Fit"ter noun
Definitions
  1. A little piece; a flitter; a flinder. Obs.
    Where's the Frenchman? Alas, he's all fitters. Beau. & Fl.

Webster 1913