machinist

/məˈʃinɪst/
/məˈʃinɛst/
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Other forms: machinists

Definitions of machinist
  1. noun
    a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
    synonyms: mechanic, shop mechanic
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    type of:
    artificer, artisan, craftsman, journeyman
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ist

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