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diemaker

diemaker

8.8
A person who makes and fixes metal molds used to shape or cut parts
  • noun
  • /ˈdaɪˌmeɪkər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fabricante de matrices
  • Her father worked as a diemaker for many years, crafting molds for various manufacturing processes.

Examples

  • The factory employed a talented diemaker to ensure the accuracy of their production tools.

  • As a skilled diemaker, he specialized in creating precise dies for automotive parts.

  • You know, because his dad was a... was a tool and diemaker.

Synonyms

fabricator
vsdiemaker
  • Specialized
2 4.8

A person or company that makes metal parts and computer chips

focuses on designing constructing and repairing dies rather than general part assembly
toolmaker
vsdiemaker
1 3.8

A person who makes or fixes tools as a job

works specifically on shaping and fixing dies used in manufacturing processes
die-sinker
vsdiemaker
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who cuts designs in metal to make stamps for coins or medals

focuses on designing and repairing such forms for various manufacturing processes
diesinker
vsdiemaker
  • Specialized
9.9

A person who makes metal stamps for coins or medals

covers a wider role including design and repair across various manufacturing uses

Surface Forms

diemaker singular
diemakers plural

Morphology

diemaker = die + maker (transparent) = die + maker

The word is a straightforward compound of 'die' (tool) + 'maker' (person who makes), so its meaning is directly deducible from the parts.

Etymology

Diemaker comes from die, meaning 'a tool for cutting or shaping' used to stamp or form parts, and maker, 'one who makes'. So a diemaker is someone who makes and fixes the metal tools that cut, stamp, or mold other parts, which explains the job today.