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repairer

American  
[ri-pair-er] / rɪˈpɛər ər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that repairs.

  2. Ceramics. a person who assembles the modeled parts of a piece and finishes the whole.


Etymology

Origin of repairer

First recorded in 1495–1505; repair 1 + -er 1


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

As a horologist — a repairer of devices that measure time — he restored intricate and rare pieces in a workshop at his family homestead in rural western Alabama.

From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2024

My certification is as a maintenance builder, repairer, servicer.

From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2023

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

In due course it was sent to a cycle repairer in Hampstead to be put in working order.

From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 by Various

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