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gag·ger

 (găg′ər)
n.
One that gags, as a piece of metal used to keep the core in position in a foundry mold.
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gagger

(ˈɡæɡə)
n
1. a person or thing that gags
2. (Metallurgy) a wedge for a core in a casting mould
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