openers

noun

1. 1

   A person who opens something.

2. 2

   A device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener.

3. 3

   (in combination) An establishment that opens.

   “The late-night openers in the mall include two restaurants and a clothing store.”

4. 4

   The player who starts the betting.

5. 5

   (in the plural) Cards of sufficient value to enable a player to open the betting.

6. 6

   A person employed to separate sheets of hot metal that become stuck together.

7. 7

   The first act in a variety show or concert.

8. 8

   A batsman who normally plays in the first two positions of an innings.

9. 9

   The first in a series of events, items etc.; the first remark or sentence of a conversation.

10. 10

    The first game played in a competition.

11. 11

    The first goal or point scored.

12. 12

    A period of time when it is legal to commercially fish.