Associations to the word «Machinist»

Wiktionary

MACHINIST, noun. A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.
MACHINIST, noun. One skilled in the use of machine tools.
MACHINIST, noun. A person who operates machinery.
MACHINIST, noun. A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.

Dictionary definition

MACHINIST, noun. A craftsman skilled in operating machine tools.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky