noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A male repairer, a man who repairs things.
2. 2
   a male skilled worker whose job is to repair things wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

cobblerdoctorengineerfixermaintenance manmaintenance man

Example

More examples

"I'll call a repairman I know who'll be at your house to fix the washing machine promptly."

Etymology

From repair + -man.

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