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tinker

noun
  1. small mackerel found nearly worldwide
    chub mackerel
  2. formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
  3. a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
    tinkerer
verb
  1. try to fix or mend
    “Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right”
    fiddle
  2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
    monkey
  3. work as a tinker or tinkerer