Machinist

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Machinist \Ma*chin"ist\, n. [Cf. F. machiniste.]
     1. A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the
        principles of machines.
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     2. One skilled in the use of machine tools.


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     3. A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  machinist
       n : a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools [syn: {mechanic},
            {shop mechanic}]