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machinist
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ma·chin·ist  (m-shnst)
n.
1. One who is skilled in operating machine tools.
2. One who makes, operates, or repairs machines.
3. A warrant officer who assists the engineering officer in the engine room of a naval vessel.
4. Archaic A person in charge of stage machinery.

machinist [məˈʃiːnɪst]
n
1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a person who operates machines to cut or process materials
2. (Business / Professions) (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a maker or repairer of machines
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.machinist - a craftsman skilled in operating machine toolsmachinist - a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
artisan, journeyman, artificer, craftsman - a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
Translations
machinist [məˈʃiːnɪst] N (Tech) → operario/a m/f (Sew) → costurero/a m/f a máquina
machinist [məˈʃiːnɪst] nmachiniste mf
machinist
n (Tech: = operator) → Maschinist(in) m(f); (= constructor, repairer)Maschinenschlosser(in) m(f); (Sew) → Näherin f
machinist [məˈʃiːnɪst] n (Tech) → macchinista m/f (Sewing) → operaio/a addetto/a alla macchina da cucire


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