Synonyms: Scomber japonicus, chub mackerel, tinker
Definition: small mackerel found nearly worldwide
Similar words: mackerel
Definition: any of various fishes of the family Scombridae
Synonyms: tinker
Definition: formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
Similar words: itinerant, gypsy, gipsy
Definition: a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
Usage: itinerant traders
Definition: a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
Similar words: experimenter
Definition: a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas
Usage: she was an experimenter in new forms of poetry
Definition: try to fix or mend
Usage: Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right; She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
Similar words: doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, fix, repair, restore, mend
Definition: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Usage: She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please
Synonyms: putter, potter, tinker, mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around
Definition: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Usage: The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
Similar words: work
Definition: exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
Usage: I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
Synonyms: tinker
Definition: work as a tinker or tinkerer
Definition: be employed
Usage: Is your husband working again?; My wife never worked; Do you want to work after the age of 60?; She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money; She works as a waitress to put herself through college