machinist

noun

ma·​chin·​ist mə-ˈshē-nist How to pronounce machinist (audio)
1
a
: a worker who fabricates, assembles, or repairs machinery
b
: a craftsman skilled in the use of machine tools
c
: one who operates a machine
2
archaic : a person in charge of the mechanical aspects of a theatrical production
3
: a warrant officer who supervises machinery and engine operation

Examples of machinist in a Sentence

He is a machinist at the factory.
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Boeing machinists voted Monday to end a strike that has hobbled the company for the past 53 days. Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 The strike, Boeing's first machinist walkout since 2008, follows a turbulent period for the aerospace giant. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The striking machinists can return to work as early as the first shift on Wednesday or latest by November 12, the statement added. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Boeing — Shares moved up 1.6% after machinists voted 59% in favor of a new labor deal on Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that was affecting the company’s aircraft production. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for machinist 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of machinist was circa 1706

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“Machinist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/machinist. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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machinist

noun
ma·​chin·​ist mə-ˈshē-nəst How to pronounce machinist (audio)
: a person who makes or works on machines and engines

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