To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it
“But if you don't feel comfortable with such blatant figure fudging, you can tinker with the words.”
To fix, mend or improve something, especially by fiddling with it
“No longer, however, do you need expensive equipment and recording studios to tinker with and save the music you create.”
To interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
To fix or repair something
To have a casual romantic liaison with
Plural for someone who mends or repairs things, especially metal
“The old tinker took a stick of solder from a bag at his side and laid its tip against where the edges of the tube and the circle met.”
Plural for a mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster
“Oh, you little tinker! Trying to trick Daddy.”
Plural for one who wanders, who travels aimlessly
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