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knacker

One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.

A Bachanalian dancing the Spanish Morisco, with knackers at his fingers.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(archaic) A harnessmaker or saddlemaker; their place of business (e.g., saddlery).

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"knacker" means: A harnessmaker or saddlemaker; their place of business (e.g., saddlery).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"knacker" means: A harnessmaker or saddlemaker; their place of business (e.g., saddlery).. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (archaic) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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