jinker

[ jing-ker ]

/ ˈdʒɪŋ kər /

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noun Australian.

a sulky.

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

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Origin of jinker

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

Words nearby jinker

jingoistic, Jinja, Jinjiang, Jinju, jink, jinker, jinks, jinn, Jinnah, jinne, jinni

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How to use jinker in a sentence

Presently Jinker appeared with a lighted candle, but by this time the owl was nowhere to be seen.
The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. II of 2)|Michael Scott
It was hard work for the bullocks to come up dragging the empty jinker, but going down!
From Chart House to Bush Hut|Charles W. L. Bryde
The Flails' home-made jinker, whose body was painted a dull yellow, came last of the vehicles on the road.
The Black Opal|Katharine Susannah Prichard
Don't you think the rain had somewhat to do with it too, Jinker?
The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. II of 2)|Michael Scott

British Dictionary definitions for jinker

jinker

/ (ˈdʒɪŋkə) /

noun

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

Word Origin for jinker

of unknown origin

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