Tinker can be categorized as a noun and a verb.
Verb |
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| tinker - try to fix or mend; "Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right"; "She always fiddles with her van on the weekend" | ||
| tinker - work as a tinker or tinkerer | ||
| tinker - do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house" | ||
Noun |
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| tinker - a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts | ||
| tinker - formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living | ||
| tinker - small mackerel found nearly worldwide |
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| 1. | verb | Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right. | |
| 2. | verb | Tom likes to tinker with things because he believes there's always a better way. |
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| verb | |
| Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right. |
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| Tom likes to tinker with things because he believes there's always a better way. | |