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Definition of shoemaker - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
craftperson who makes or repairs shoes or boots
- The shoemaker fixed my favorite boots.
2.
fishTECH. type of fish known as threadfishTECH.
- We caught a shoemaker while fishing in the bay.
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type of fish known as threadfish
Expressions with shoemaker
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people neglect their own needs while helping others
The shoemaker's children have no shoes, as he is busy with clients.
experts may not apply skills to themselves
The IT specialist's computer was outdated. The shoemaker's children go barefoot.
a skilled person doesn't use their skills for themselves
The chef never cooks at home, the shoemaker's children have no shoes.
don't get involved in things outside your expertise
Shoemaker, stick to your last, and don't give advice on legal matters.
Origin of shoemaker
Middle English, sho (shoe) + makere (maker)
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regional term
shoemaker in Scotland or Northern England
Examples of shoemaker in a sentence
She visited the shoemaker to repair her worn-out sandals. The shoemaker is often found in tropical waters. Shoemaker fish are known for their distinctive appearance.
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- French:cordonnier, poisson de mer aux longs filaments pectoraux, ...
- German:Schuhmacher, Fadenfisch, ...
- Italian:calzolaio, polinemo, ...
- Spanish:zapatero, pez hilo, ...
- Portuguese:sapateiro, peixe-fita, ...
- Chinese:鞋匠, 线鲷, ...
- Japanese:靴職人, ショーメーカー, ...
- Arabic:إِسْكَافِي, سَمَكَة الخَيْط, ...
- Hebrew:סַנְדְּלָר, שׁוּמֵיקֶר, ...
- Russian:сапожник, нитепер, ...
- Ukrainian:швець, ниткоподібна риба, ...
- Hindi:मोची, थ्रेडफिश, ...
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