machiniste

French

Etymology

From machine +‎ -iste.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ma.ʃi.nist/
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Noun

machiniste m or f by sense (plural machinistes)

  1. machine operator, machinist
  2. (cinematography) grip (person responsible for handling equipment on a film set)

Descendants

  • Dutch: machinist
    • Indonesian: masinis
  • German: Maschinist

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