wheelwright
Translation
wheelwright
Examples
The wheelwright repaired the old carriage wheel.
The wheelwright repaired the old carriage wheel.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ...)) a person who builds or repairs wooden wheels The village wheelwright was a respected man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: craftsman, artisan, carpenter
Etymology
A compound of 'wheel' and 'wright' (an old word for a craftsman, from Old English 'wryhta').
Memory Tips
A 'wright' is a maker or builder. So, a 'wheelwright' is someone who makes wheels, a historical profession.