fettler

noun

fet·​tler

ˈfetᵊlə(r),

-et(ᵊ)l-

plural -s

: one that fettles: such as

a

chiefly British : a repairman or maintenance man (as on a railway)

b

: a pottery worker who smooths greenware with a knife, felt, emery, and a wet sponge

c

: a worker who sands or cuts excess glaze from tile

Word History

Etymology

fettle entry 2 + -er

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