patternmaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone whose occupation is to make patterns, which are used as a guide in the manufacture of something else.
  2. A tradesperson who makes wooden patterns from which sand molds for sand casting are made.
  3. Someone who makes other kinds of patterns, such dress patterns.

Word forms

patternmaker patternmakers

Etymology

From pattern + maker.

Related words

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