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Antonyms for machinist


Grammar : Noun
Spell : muh-shee-nist
Phonetic Transcription : məˈʃi nɪst



Definition of machinist

Origin :
  • 1706, "engineer, mechanical inventor," a hybrid from machine (n.) + -ist. Meaning "machine operator" is attested from 1879.
  • As in craftsman : noun skilled person
  • As in mechanic : noun mechanician
  • As in craftsperson : noun person skilled in art
Example sentences :
  • They want us to take back the machinist that was dismissed the other day for drunkenness.
  • Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer
  • "There will be my machinist in the rumble-seat," replied Morton, blushing furiously.
  • Extract from : « The Last Woman » by Ross Beeckman
  • "The machinist Scholer and his assistant Bracher," was the reply.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet » by Kenneth Ward
  • "I thought you were a machinist and came from Pittsburg," interrupted Chester, in surprise.
  • Extract from : « Chester Rand » by Horatio Alger, Jr
  • He has only  ordinary ability in other directions, but as a machinist he is a marvel.
  • Extract from : « How to Become Rich » by William Windsor
  • My machinist type-copied a book for me in '74, so I concluded it was that one.
  • Extract from : « The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories » by Mark Twain
  • To his delight, the machinist said he could easily repair the chain, and he set about it.
  • Extract from : « Joe Strong, the Boy Fish » by Vance Barnum
  • Suppose he could take his turn at the wheel, could do any carpenter or machinist work.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Snark » by Jack London
  • He is very determined, and has resolved that you shall be a machinist, and you must be.
  • Extract from : « Jack » by Alphonse Daudet
  • He was a machinist at the Mills; that's what the doctas thought didn't agree with him.
  • Extract from : « Ragged Lady, Complete » by William Dean Howells

Synonyms for machinist

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