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Machinist

/mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/

A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.

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📖 Definitions of "Machinist"

noun

1
A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.
2
One skilled in the use of machine tools for fashioning metal parts or tools out of metal.
3
A person who operates machinery.
4
A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.

🔄 Synonyms of "Machinist"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
mechanicnoun	Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
shop mechanicnoun	a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Machinist"

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Word	Definition
mechanicnoun	Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
shop mechanicnoun	a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
engineernoun	(by extension) A person professionally engaged in the technical design and construction of large-scale private and public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours, railways, roads, etc.; a civil engineer.
motormannoun	(India) A train driver.
mechaniciannoun	One skilled in building, using, or repairing machines, or who makes machines or tools.
mechanistnoun	(philosophy) A person who takes a mechanical view; someone who subscribes to mechanism.
mechanizernoun	A person who or machine that mechanizes.
machinernoun	One who operates a machine.
machinemannoun	(historical) A man who manages the working of a machine, especially in a printing office.
machine operatornoun	A person who operates machinery.
machinoclastnoun	A person who destroys machines.
machinatornoun	One who machinates, or forms a scheme with evil designs; a plotter or artful schemer.
mechanisernoun	Alternative form of mechanizer. [A person who or machine that mechanizes.]
machinatrixnoun	A woman who machinates; a schemer, plotter.
toolmakernoun	A skilled machinist who makes and repairs tools.
gearmakernoun	A manufacturer of gears.
fabricatornoun	A person who fabricates or manufactures something; a manufacturer
artisannoun	A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
machinimatornoun	A person who creates machinima.
machinimistnoun	A person who creates machinima.