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machinist

UK
/məˈʃiːnɪst/
US
/məˈʃinɪst/

Translations

machinistnoun
machinists
pl
UK
/məˈʃiːnɪst/
US
/məˈʃinɪst/
The machinist operated the train with great precision.
Машинист управлял поездом с большой точностью.
The machinist crafted a new part for the engine.
Токарь изготовил новую деталь для двигателя.
Additional translations
механик
оператор станка
Synonyms
engineer
toolmaker
fabricator
operator
mechanic
machinistadjective
UK
/məˈʃiːnɪst/
US
/məˈʃinɪst/
Used attributively to qualify nouns, meaning ‘relating to machinists or their work’.

Definitions

machinistnoun
A skilled worker who sets up, operates, and maintains machine tools to manufacture precision parts.
The machinist calibrated the milling machine before starting the batch.
A stagehand responsible for operating stage machinery and moving scenery during a theatrical performance.
The machinists swiftly shifted the set between acts.
(dated) A person who designs or invents machines; an engineer or inventor.
Early machinists such as James Watt revolutionised industry through their innovations.
machinistadjective
Relating to machinists, their tools, or their work.
He bought a machinist toolbox for his new workshop.
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