watchmaker
Translation
watchmaker
Examples
The watchmaker carefully repaired the old clock.
The watchmaker carefully repaired the old clock.
He is a skilled watchmaker from Switzerland.
He is a skilled watchmaker from Switzerland.
Grammar Patterns
a watchmaker a person who makes and repairs watches My grandfather was a watchmaker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horologist, clockmaker
Etymology
A compound word from 'watch' (a small timepiece) and 'maker' (one who creates).
Memory Tips
Simply break it down into its two parts: a person who 'makes' a 'watch'.