openers
Tools for cans
Openers are things that begin or initiate.
A can opener opens cans; a conversation opener starts dialogue.
In poker, openers are cards good enough to open betting.
The phrase for openers means "to begin with" or "as a first point": For openers, we need to discuss the budget.
An opener is also the first act before a headliner, or the first game of a series.
Opening play in football
- debutFirst public appearance
- launchSet into motion
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- commencementAct of starting
inauguration · premiere · genesis · inception · outset · dawn · origin · prelude
Tool for opening bottles
- box-cutterHandheld carton-slicing tool
- pull-tabLever opening sealed cans
- ring-pullCan opening mechanism
- tabProjection for gripping
Tension-easing social activity
- greetingExpression of welcome
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- small-talkLight, casual conversation
- helloCommon spoken greeting
Lock-opening device
- lock-pickTool manipulating pin tumblers
- passcodeSecret entry sequence
- passwordAuthentication string
- sesameOilseed for tahini
combination · keycard · unlock · doorman · buzzer · biometric
Opening play in football
- tip-offAdvance secret warning
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- number-oneHighest in rank
- aceSingle-pip card
kickoff
Opening play in football
- debutFirst public appearance
- launchSet into motion
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
commencement · inauguration · premiere · genesis · inception · outset · dawn · origin · prelude · prologue
corkscrew
Tool for opening bottles
- box-cutterHandheld carton-slicing tool
- pull-tabLever opening sealed cans
- ring-pullCan opening mechanism
icebreaker
Tension-easing social activity
- greetingExpression of welcome
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- small-talkLight, casual conversation
hello · handshake · pleasantry · chitchat · salutation
key
Lock-opening device
sesame · combination · keycard · unlock · doorman · buzzer · biometric
kickoff
Opening play in football
- tip-offAdvance secret warning
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- number-oneHighest in rank
gambit
Risky opening for advantage
Italian · Dutch · Scandinavian · Slav · theory · repertoire · mainline · novelty
- pickup linespickup lines, icebreakers, cheesy lines, smooth lines, clever lines
- lineupsstarting lineup, police lineup, batting order, roster, suspect lineup
- openerscorkscrew, church key, churchkey, wine key, pull tab
- cricketbatsman, bowler, wicket, bat, ball
- production musicbackground music, underscore, incidental music, cues, soundtrack
- barware collectiblesbeer glasses, pint glasses, coasters, cocktail shakers, neon signs
openersclosers
Those who complete transactions
finales · finishers · endings · conclusions · enders
openersclosers
Those who complete transactions
sign-offs · farewells · goodbyes · parting words · closing remarks
- can openerTool for accessing canned goods
- opened upBecame emotionally accessible
- bottle openerCap-removal tool
- opened fireBegan discharging weapons
- letter openerBlade for envelopes
- eyes opened