knacker
/ˈnakə/ · noun
Meaning
- One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
- One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; a clapper.
- A harness maker.
- One who slaughters and (especially) renders worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their flesh, bones and hides.
- One who dismantles old ships, houses, etc. and sells their components.
- A member of the Travelling Community; a Gypsy.
- (UK slang) To tire out, exhaust.
- (UK slang) To reprimand.
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