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knacker in French

knacker in French is équarrisseur, crever, vanner — knacker means a person who makes small ornaments, toys and similar items.

knacker in French

équarrisseur
noun
One who dismantles old ships, houses, etc. and sells their components.
crever
verb
(UK, slang, transitive) To tire out, exhaust; to beat up and use up (something), leaving it worn out and damaged.
vanner
verb
(UK, slang, transitive) To tire out, exhaust; to beat up and use up (something), leaving it worn out and damaged.

What does "knacker" mean?

  1. noun A person who makes small ornaments, toys and similar items.
  2. noun A single piece — one of two or more, made of bone or wood — that someone grips loosely between their fingers and clicks together with a motion of the hand.
  3. noun A person who makes harnesses or saddles, or the shop where they are sold.
  4. noun A person whose job is to kill old or worn-out farm animals, especially horses, and sell their meat, bones and skins.
    "After a few years even the whip loses its virtue, and the pony goes to the knacker."
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knacker in a sentence

  • After a few years even the whip loses its virtue, and the pony goes to the knacker.

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What is "knacker" in French?
"knacker" in French is équarrisseur, crever, vanner. knacker means: A person who makes small ornaments, toys and similar items.
Are there other ways to say "knacker" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "knacker": équarrisseur, crever, vanner.
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