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jinker

American

[jing-ker] / ˈdʒɪŋ kər /

noun

Australian.

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

jinker British

/ ˈdʒɪŋkə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of jinker

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

Example Sentences

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He is not a jinker and a stepper.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2016

Valencia's not-really-want-away Spanish international jinker is back on the menu.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2010

On the way out: obsolete jinker Joe Cole, strangely insubstantial part-success Nicolas Anelka and hangers-on Hilario, Paulo Ferreira and Juliano Belletti.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2010

The jinker and his rival get left behind in a blizzard, the story sets in again.

From Time Magazine Archive

More than one candidate for a race appeared on the course drawing a jinker; and, being released from the shafts, was being vigorously groomed by his shirt-sleeved owner.

From Back to Billabong by Bruce, Mary Grant

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