Tinker
noun'tɪŋkər
Noun
small mackerel found nearly worldwide
Type of:Mackerela person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
Similar:TinkererType of:Experimenterformerly 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
Type of:GipsyItinerantGypsy
Verb
try to fix or mend
“Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right”
Similar:FiddleType of:DoctorBushelFixdo random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
work as a tinker or tinkerer
Type of:Work
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