Founder Definition

founder
noun
  1. inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
  2. a person who founds or establishes some institution; "George Washington is the father of his country"
  3. a worker who makes metal castings
verb
  1. fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered"
  2. sink below the surface
  3. break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice"
  4. stumble and nearly fall; "the horses foundered"

"Founder" in song lyrics

See how founder is used in real songs:

  • "bowlesburg school founder"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sex money murder founder"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ms founder"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "founder"

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