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tinker

('t/I//N/k/@/r )

a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts(noun.person)

Synonym:
tinkerer

source: wordnet30
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.person)

source: wordnet30
small mackerel found nearly worldwide(noun.animal)

Synonym:
chub mackerel, scomber japonicus

source: wordnet30
A mender of brass kettles, pans, and other metal ware.(noun)

source: webster1913

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly(verb.contact)

Synonym:
mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, putter

source: wordnet30
work as a tinker or tinkerer(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
try to fix or mend(verb.change)

Example:
Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right.

Synonym:
fiddle

source: wordnet30
To mend or solder, as metal wares; hence, more generally, to mend.(verb)

source: webster1913
To busy one's self in mending old kettles, pans, etc.; to play the tinker; to be occupied with small mechanical works.(verb)

source: webster1913

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