tinker

1. n. A mender of brass kettles, pans, and other metal ware. Source: opted

2. n. One skilled in a variety of small mechanical work. Source: opted

3. n. A small mortar on the end of a staff. Source: opted

4. n. A young mackerel about two years old. Source: opted

5. n. The chub mackerel. Source: opted

6. n. The silversides. Source: opted

7. n. A skate. Source: opted

8. n. The razor-billed auk. Source: opted

9. v. t. To mend or solder, as metal wares; hence, more generally, to mend. Source: opted

10. v. i. To busy one's self in mending old kettles, pans, etc.; to play the tinker; to be occupied with small mechanical works. Source: opted

11. n. a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts Source: wordnet

12. n. 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 Source: wordnet

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