repairer
Americannoun
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a person or thing that repairs.
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Ceramics. a person who assembles the modeled parts of a piece and finishes the whole.
Etymology
Origin of repairer
Example Sentences
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"My father was a popular wristwatch repairer and his skill took him to many places. He taught me when I was young and I am proud to have followed his footsteps."
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2024
Founded in 1997 in Dong Nai province near Ho Chi Minh City, Truong Hai Group, formerly known as Truong Hai Auto Corp, started as a used vehicles trader and repairer, according to its website.
From Reuters ● Jun. 28, 2023
He was an MH-60M helicopter crew chief and repairer.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2019
On this week’s Slate Culture Gabfest, the critics discuss the mysterious new podcast S-Town, from the creators of Serial and This American Life, centered around a brilliant clock repairer stranded in an Alabama town.
From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2017
He knew his book, that bone repairer did.
From Side-stepping with Shorty by Ford, Sewell
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