"tin knocker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tin knockers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tin knocker (plural tin knockers)
  1. A sheet metal worker, especially one who works with HVAC ductwork.
    Sense id: en-tin_knocker-en-noun-oj~tkBje Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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