knacker
- Noun. One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
- Noun. One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; -- called also clapper.
- Noun. a harness maker.
- Noun. One who slaughters and (especially) renders worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their flesh, bones and hides.
- Noun. One who dismantles old ships, houses etc. and sells their components.
- Noun. (Ireland, British) A member of the Travelling Community; gypsies.
- Noun. (Ireland, offensive) A 'chav', 'skanger' or 'scobe', i.e. member of a lower social class.
- Verb. To tire out, become exhausted.
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