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repairwoman

repairwoman

3.3
A woman who fixes machines, equipment, or buildings
  • noun
  • /rɪˈpɛrˌwʊmən/
translation icon : reparadora
  • The repairwoman fixed the broken printer quickly.

Examples

  • The repairwoman fixed the washing machine in less than an hour.

  • As a skilled repairwoman, she is called for all kinds of home repairs.

  • We waited for the repairwoman to arrive and restore the broken heater.

  • A skilled repairwoman can save you money.

  • The repairwoman quickly fixed the broken washing machine in the basement.

  • After the storm, the repairwoman arrived to assess the damage to the roof.

  • Our new office building has a skilled repairwoman who handles all the maintenance work.

Synonyms

mechanic
vsrepairwoman
188 2.3

A person who repairs machines like cars and engines

also covers repair of buildings and general equipment beyond vehicles
fixer
vsrepairwoman
6 3.6

A skilled worker who repairs things in houses and apartments

is more specifically used for repairing machines equipment or buildings
repairer
vsrepairwoman
1 3.0

A person who fixes broken things, often as a job

is the same role but specifically denotes a female worker
mender
vsrepairwoman
1 3.2

A person who fixes clothes or shoes

focuses on machines equipment and buildings rather than clothing
maintenance woman
vsrepairwoman
1 4.2

A woman who fixes things and looks after equipment in a building

is focused mainly on repair work rather than ongoing maintenance
servicer
vsrepairwoman
1 6.2

A person who fixes and looks after machines and equipment

is the general female repair role not limited to technical skills
shop mechanic
vsrepairwoman
1 3.2

A skilled person who repairs and looks after machines in a workshop

is not limited to workshop settings and covers other repair locations
handywoman
vsrepairwoman
1 5.3

A woman who fixes things and does small jobs around the house

is used for repairs beyond the home across many workplaces
service woman
vsrepairwoman
4.2

A woman who repairs machines or household appliances

is used for repairs that also include buildings and larger structures
odd-job woman
vsrepairwoman
  • UK
6.5

A woman who does small tasks like repairs or gardening

is a professional repair role handling larger or more complex work
wirewoman
vsrepairwoman
8.9

A woman who installs and fixes electric wires in buildings

covers repair work beyond electrical wiring
lineswoman
vsrepairwoman
  • UK
8.4

A woman who installs and fixes wires for electricity or phone service

is broader used for fixing many types of machines equipment or buildings

Antonyms

39 5.5

A person or thing that causes great damage

How Skilled

technician
  • Specialized
184 3.7
mechanic
188 2.3
repairwoman
3.3
assistant
833 1.0

Surface Forms

repairwoman singular
repairwomen plural

Morphology

repairwoman = repair + woman (transparent) = repair + woman

A straightforward compound of 'repair' + 'woman', meaning 'a woman who repairs'; B1 learners who know the components can derive the meaning.

Etymology

The word repairwoman is a simple compound: repair means 'fix' and woman means an adult female, so a repairwoman is a woman who fixes machines, equipment, or buildings.