"jinker" meaning in All languages combined

See jinker on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈdʒɪŋkə/ [UK] Forms: jinkers [plural]
Etymology: Variant of janker. Head templates: {{en-noun}} jinker (plural jinkers)
  1. (Australia) A high wheeled wagon designed to carry lumber suspended under the body of the vehicle. Tags: Australia Categories (topical): Vehicles

Inflected forms

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