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TINKERER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
Synonyms:
tinker; tinkerer
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("tinkerer" is a kind of...):
experimenter (a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas)
Derivation:
tinker (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An unskilled person who tries to fix or mend
Synonyms:
fiddler; tinkerer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("tinkerer" is a kind of...):
unskilled person (a person who lacks technical training)
Derivation:
tinker (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly)
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