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pan·​ner | \ ˈpanə(r) \
plural -s

Definition of panner

: one that pans or puts in a pan: such as
a : one who pans for gold
b : a worker who places dough in pans for baking
c : a worker who places sealed cans from a seamer or conveyor onto pans, racks, or trays

— called also racker

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“Panner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panner. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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