Knacker (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who buys old buildings or ships and breaks them up to recover the materials in them.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The knacker made a living by salvaging valuable materials from abandoned buildings on the outskirts of town.
- After years of working on ships, Jack decided to become a knacker and start his own business breaking up old vessels for scrap.
- The knacker's yard was a treasure trove of reclaimed wood, metal, and other materials waiting to be repurposed.
- As a knacker, Sarah had developed a keen eye for spotting hidden gems in old buildings that others might overlook.
- The local council hired a knacker to dismantle the old factory and recycle as much of the material as possible.
Meaning 2
Someone who buys up old horses for slaughter.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.