Tinker (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The eccentric old man was a tinker, spending most of his days in his cluttered workshop, taking apart and reassembling gadgets.
- As a child, she was always fascinated by how things worked and grew up to be a brilliant tinker, inventing innovative solutions to everyday problems.
- He was a natural tinker, able to fix anything from a broken toy to a complex engine with ease and precision.
- The village tinker was a beloved figure, known for his ability to repair and maintain the community's machinery and appliances.
- After retiring from his job as an engineer, he devoted his time to being a tinker, creating elaborate and intricate models of machines in his spare time.
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Meaning 2
Formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Small mackerel found nearly worldwide.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.