wheelwright
Translation
wheelwright
Examples
The wheelwright repaired the broken wagon wheel.
The wheelwright repaired the broken wagon wheel.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a person who builds or repairs wooden wheels The wheelwright was a respected craftsman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: craftsman, artisan, maker
Etymology
A compound of 'wheel' and 'wright' (a maker or builder, from Old English 'wryhta').
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'wright' is a worker or maker. A playwright makes plays, a shipwright makes ships, and a wheelwright makes wheels.