Translations for „tinkerer“ in the English » German Dictionary

tinkerer N

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tinkerer (sb who's repairing sth)

jd, der an etwas herumbastelt (oft auch eher stümperhaft)

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Airplanes were still a novelty, the purview mostly of tinkerers, inventors and daredevils.

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An army of tinkerers, combining pieces to make their cars as awesome as possible.

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Apart from his commercial success this creative tinkerer is also prominent thanks to his willingness to try out new things and his knack for technological innovation.

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Tinkerer has invented a wide variety of scientific and technological devices, and often has access to these devices as needed.

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He was a handyman, tinkerer, and bicycle repairman who designed and built his own flying machine.

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A misunderstood tinkerer helps his hardworking colony of ants to fight off the evil grasshoppers with the help of a troupe of circus performers.

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Miles was known on the station for being an excellent tinkerer and putterer.

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He and his sons, who were also tinkerers, designed their own safety elevator and tested it successfully.

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Their trembler coil in particular became a popular component for electrical hobbyists and backyard tinkerers, and was one of the first factory-made electrical components to be available in such numbers.

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She is a capable gardener, tinkerer, cook, baker, and mechanic.

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