machinist

2 definitions found

machinist - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Machinist \Ma*chin"ist\, n. [Cf. F. machiniste.]
     1. A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the
        principles of machines.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. One skilled in the use of machine tools.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     3. A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.
        [1913 Webster]

machinist - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  machinist
      n 1: a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools [syn:
           machinist, mechanic, shop mechanic]