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Synonyms of knacker

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Another word for knacker is toymaker. Other synonyms of knacker are clapper, slaughterer, slaughterman, salvager and salvor.

Synonyms and similar words for knacker

nounOne who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.

nounOne of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by...

nounOne who slaughters and (especially) renders worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their...

nounOne who dismantles old ships, houses, etc. and sells their components.

  • salvagerA person who engages in salvage work.
  • salvorOne who salvages; especially, one who voluntarily assists in saving a distressed ship or its goods at sea.
  • scrapper
  • wreckerA person or company that dismantles old or wrecked vehicles or other items, to reclaim useful parts.
  • breaker
  • shipbreakerOne who works in shipbreaking.
  • car breakerOne who works in car breaking.

nounA person of lower social class; a chav, skanger, or similar.

Meaning of knacker

  1. noun One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
  2. noun One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand.
  3. noun A harnessmaker or saddlemaker; their place of business (e.g., saddlery).

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Questions about synonyms of knacker

What is another word for knacker?
Knacker has 80 synonyms on Word.ws, such as toymaker, clapper, slaughterer, slaughterman, salvager, salvor, scrapper and wrecker.
What does knacker mean?
Knacker means one who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.

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