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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

That was a stumper until Pete Barnes had another idee, and that was that old Otto Schmidt, the trusty shoe repairer of Ryeville, might know.

From The Comings of Cousin Ann by Emma Speed Sampson

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