crutcher

noun2

1. •
   One who shears the hindquarters of a sheep.

   • It provides terms and conditions including rates of pay, hours of work and general conditions for shearers, crutchers, wiggers, ringers, shedhands, wool-pressers and cooks. — 2010
2. •
   A vessel in which the ingredients of soap are stirred with a crutch (form of prop).