knacker

Meanings

• noun

  A person who buys and sells second-hand goods, especially scrap metal.

  - "The knacker bought old cars for their scrap metal."
  - "He made a living as a knacker in the industrial district."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knacker
hacker , whacker , cracker

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Variants

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knacker , knackers

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Etymology

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Originally, a knacker was a butcher who killed and dismantled cattle for their meat and hides. Over time, the term came to refer to someone who deals in second-hand goods, especially scrap metal.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knacker' is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, when butchers would sell the parts of slaughtered animals that were not fit for human consumption.

2. In some countries, it is customary for knackers to have a loud, distinctive bell that they ring to announce their presence and attract customers.

3. Some people believe that the term 'knacker' is derived from the Dutch word 'kraak', meaning 'crack' or 'break', referring to the sound made when scrap metal is being broken up.

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Related Concepts

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1. scrap metal: A type of waste metal that can be recycled and sold to a knacker or scrapyard.

2. junkyard: A place where old vehicles and other scrap metal are stored and sold for parts or recycling.

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Culture

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In some cultures, the term 'knacker' has negative connotations and is used as an insult for someone who deals in second-hand goods, particularly scrap metal. In other cultures, it is simply a job description.

How to Memorize "knacker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in a junkyard, surrounded by old cars and scrap metal, buying and selling parts to other people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knacker' with the image of a junkyard or a scrap metal dealer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'KNACKER' to remember the definition: 'K' for 'Kills' (as in, kills cars for scrap), 'N' for 'Needs' (needs to buy and sell scrap metal), 'A' for 'Acquires' (acquires scrap metal from various sources), 'C' for 'Collects' (collects scrap metal), 'K' for 'Sells' (sells scrap metal), and 'R' for 'Recycles' (recycles the scrap metal).

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