jinker

[ jing-ker ]

nounAustralian.
  1. a sulky.

  2. any of various carts or trailers used to transport logs and timber.

Origin of jinker

1
First recorded in 1870–75; variant of janker (Scots), of uncertain origin

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British Dictionary definitions for jinker

jinker

/ (ˈdʒɪŋkə) /


noun
  1. Australian a vehicle for transporting timber, consisting of a tractor and two sets of wheels for supporting the logs

Origin of jinker

1
of unknown origin

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