"machinist" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/ Forms: machinist, machinists [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An individual who operates machinery such as flying machines and trap doors back stage in a theatre.
    Sense id: simple-machinist-en-noun-Ya0YPREh
     
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