Plural of machinist
regular plural
The plural of machinist is machinists.
Forms of machinist
| Singular | machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | machinists |
| Countable | countable |
Machinists in a sentence
- Several machinists were busy operating the lathes, mills, and drill presses on the shop floor.From the entry mill
- After the management automated the factory, the machinists were out of a job.From the entry out of a job
- The machinists finally agreed to a munificent increase averaging 5.7% a year for three years.1969 April 11, “Business: Up, Up and Away with Wages”, in Time, retrieved 05 Sep 2013. From the entry munificent
- When requested by the worker a suitable apron shall be supplied to timber stackers, lorry drivers, and machinists.1982, New Zealand. Arbitration Court, Awards, Agreements, Orders, and Decisions Made Under the Industrial Relations Act, the Apprentices…. From the entry slabby
Meaning of machinist
- noun A constructor of machines and engines; someone knowledgeable about machines.
- noun A person skilled in the use of machine tools for fashioning metal parts or tools out of metal.
- noun A person who operates machinery.
Questions about the plural of machinist
- What is the plural of machinist?
- The plural of machinist is machinists.
- Is machinist countable?
- Machinist is a countable noun.
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