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Definition of tinman

tinman

/ˈtɪn.mæn/
tin · man
Plural:tinmen
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• noun

1

A craftsman or tradesperson who makes, repairs, or sells articles made of tinplate or light sheet metal.

Example

"The village tinman repaired our leaking kettle and fashioned a new lantern from thin sheets of metal."

2

American A high-pressure door-to-door salesperson who sells aluminum siding or home improvements, often using deceptive tactics.

Example

"During the 1950s, traveling tinmen went from neighborhood to neighborhood pitching aluminum siding to homeowners."

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• Rhymes for tinman

• Nearby Words

tinkisso
tinkle
tinkly
tinman
tinnie
tinnily
tinniness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinman
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