sewing-machine operator
ˈsoʊɪŋ məˈʃiːn ˈɒpəreɪtər
Definition

Definition of sewing-machine operator - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
occupationperson who sews using a sewing machine
  • The sewing-machine operator stitched the dress perfectly.
seamstress tailor
2.
industryworker in garment industry using sewing machines
  • As a sewing-machine operator, she specialized in stitching intricate patterns.
garment worker seamstress tailor
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Expressions with sewing

sewing basketn.
basket for storing sewing materials
She kept her needles in the sewing basket.
sewing circlen.
social gathering for sewing and chatting
The sewing circle meets every Wednesday afternoon.
sewing machinen.
machine for sewing fabric or materials, often electrically powered
She fixed her dress with a sewing machine.
sewing needlen.
tool used for sewing, typically slender and pointed
She threaded the sewing needle with ease..
sewing roomn.
room designated for sewing activities
She spent hours in the sewing room working on her quilt.
sewing threadn.
thin strand used with a needle to join pieces of fabric
She chose a strong sewing thread for the denim jacket.

Expressions with machine

money machinen.
automated teller machine dispensing cash
I need to find a money machine to withdraw cash.
killing machinen.
person or animal extremely effective at injuring or killing others
On the field, the boxer seemed like a relentless killing machine.
well-greased machinen.
something operating smoothly and efficiently
The new software system runs like a well-greased machine.
well-oiled machinen.
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
The team worked together like a well-oiled machine.
become a machinev.
start working with extreme efficiency and precision
During the project, she became a machine.
lean, mean machinen.
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.
cog in the machinen.
someone with a minor but necessary role
As a junior employee, she was just a cog in the machine.
like a well-oiled machineadv.
working smoothly and efficiently without problems
The team worked like a well-oiled machine to finish the project on time.
fine-tuned machinen.
system operating smoothly and efficiently
The new software runs like a fine-tuned machine.
money-making machinen.
person or thing that earns a lot of money easily
That new app is a real money-making machine.

Expressions with operator

smooth operatorn.
person skilled at charming and persuading others
He is a real smooth operator at parties.
slick operatorn.
someone who is smooth and persuasive
He's a slick operator, always knowing what to say.
machine operatorn.
person controlling and managing machinery
The machine operator ensured the equipment ran smoothly.
ferry operatorn.
company that provides regular boat transport for people or vehicles across water
The local ferry operator added extra crossings during the holiday weekend.
camera operatorn.
individual controlling a camera for live broadcast
The camera operator adjusted the focus during the concert.
crane operatorn.
person who operates a crane in construction
The crane operator lifted the steel beams into place.
tour operatorn.
person or company providing package holidays
She works as a tour operator in Spain.
cable operatorn.
company that provides television or internet services through cable networks
The cable operator upgraded its network to offer faster internet speeds.
clever operatorn.
person who is smart at handling situations for benefit
He is a clever operator in the business world.
company operatorn.
person managing daily operations of a company
The company operator ensured everything ran smoothly.

Terms related to sewing-machine operator

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
machineoperatesewfabricgarmentneedleoccupationoperatorsewingstitchingdressmakermachinist

Examples of sewing-machine operator in a sentence

  • She trained as a sewing-machine operator after high school.
  • The sewing-machine operator worked tirelessly to meet the deadline.
  • Every sewing-machine operator in the factory was given a bonus.

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  1. French:opérateur de machine à coudre, opératrice de machine à coudre, ...
  2. German:Nähmaschinenbediener, ...
  3. Italian:operatore di macchina da cucire, ...
  4. Spanish:operador de máquina de coser, ...
  5. Portuguese:operador de máquina de costura, ...
  6. Chinese:缝纫机操作员, 服装工人, ...
  7. Japanese:ミシンオペレーター, 縫製作業員, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَغِّلَة مَاكِينَة خِيَاطَة, مُشَغِّل ماكِينَة خِياطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפְעִיל מְכוֹנַת תְּפִירָה, תוֹפֵר בְּמְכוֹנָה, ...
  10. Russian:оператор швейной машины, швея, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оператор швейної машини, швачка, ...
  12. Hindi:सिलाई मशीन चलाने वाला, परिधान उद्योग कार्यकर्ता, ...

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