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Embalmer

Definition:

An embalmer is a person who prepares a deceased body for burial or cremation by applying preservatives and cosmetics to preserve the corpse and give it a lifelike appearance.

Part of speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A professional who embalms and preserves dead bodies.

Usages:

1. The embalmer carefully prepared the body for the funeral.
2. The local embalmer used advanced techniques to ensure the body remained in good condition.

Sample sentences:

• The embalmer skillfully applied makeup to make the deceased look natural.
• As an embalmer, she had to handle sensitive situations with grieving families.

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