noun
a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
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noun
formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
noun
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
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chub mackerel
Scomber japonicus
verb
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
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Examples
- The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
verb
work as a tinker or tinkerer
verb
try to fix or mend
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Examples
- Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
- She always fiddles with her van on the weekend