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apprentice

Definition

  • noun: a person who learns a job or skill by working for a fixed period of time for someone who is very good at that job or skill
  • noun: one bound by indenture to serve another for a prescribed period with a view to learning an art or trade
  • verb: to make (someone) an apprentice
  • verb: to set at work as an apprentice
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: tyro

Examples

  • He 'was apprenticed to' a carpenter [=he became a carpenter's apprentice] at the age of 15.

  • a carpenter's 'apprentice' = an 'apprentice' to a carpenter

  • He 'apprenticed' with a master carpenter for two years.

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Movie quotes

  • (..) Cheer Is singing loud for all to hear." And one day, when buddy was old enough, I made him my own personal apprentice. I've never been in this room before. Well, I think it's time you start Your tinker training. Santa's sleigh. (..)
    2003 Elf