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Meaning of tinker


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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  tinker
      n 1: a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines
           and their parts [syn: {tinker}, {tinkerer}]
      2: 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
      3: small mackerel found nearly worldwide [syn: {chub mackerel},
         {tinker}, {Scomber japonicus}]
      v 1: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly;
           "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
           [syn: {putter}, {mess around}, {potter}, {tinker},
           {monkey}, {monkey around}, {muck about}, {muck around}]
      2: work as a tinker or tinkerer
      3: try to fix or mend; "Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's
         not working right"; "She always fiddles with her van on the
         weekend" [syn: {tinker}, {fiddle}]


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