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tinker
A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
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noun
A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
noun
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
noun
Small mackerel found nearly worldwide
verb
Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
“The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
verb
Work as a tinker or tinkerer
verb
Try to fix or mend
“Can you tinker with the T.V. set — it's not working right”
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The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
Can you tinker with the T.V. set — it's not working right
She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
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