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Caddy A type of automobile known for its durability and reliability. It is also commonly associated with golf. ■ "I had to take my caddy in for repairs, but the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with it."
Cobbler A person who repairs and mends shoes. ■ "The cobbler's latest creation was a pair of shoes with lights on the heels."
crumbling adjective Describing something that is falling apart, breaking down or disintegrating. ■ The old building was crumbling and needed urgent repairs.
Damage To ruin or destroy something, often intentionally. ■ "I accidentally damaged the car and now have to pay for repairs. That's some serious damage!"
expenses The cost of living, especially as determined by a person or organization. ■ "My expenses are so high this month because I had to take my car in for repairs."
locksmith A person who makes and repairs locks, as well as providing keys to lock them. ■ "Why did the locksmith break up with his girlfriend? Because he found out she was a bit of a 'key' to his heart."
mason A person who builds and repairs walls, often using bricks. ■ The mason's job is to make sure the bricks are laid perfectly, but he can never seem to stop making jokes about them falling apart.
provisional Adjective: temporary, preliminary, or serving as a substitute until something better comes along. ■ "I'm using this provisional chair because my favorite one is in the shop for repairs."
toolbox A collection of tools used by a handyman or mechanic to fix things. ■ The handyman's toolbox contained everything from wrench to screwdrivers, and even a roll of duct tape for those unexpected repairs.
Carpenter A person who builds and repairs furniture, houses, and other structures using wood and other materials. ■ "I need to hire a carpenter to fix the cabinet in my kitchen.", ■ "The carpenter's tools are scattered all over the workshop.", ■ "I'm not good at carpentry, I always end up with wobbly furniture."
faulty An object or thing that is not functioning properly, often due to defective parts or a problem with the design. ■ After discovering that the car's transmission was faulty, John had to take it to the repair shop for costly repairs.
Hoisting The act of raising something upwards, usually with the help of ropes or other tools. ■ "I need to hoist my car onto the roof for repairs." To hang up one's pants on a hook, usually as a prank or joke. ■ "I can't believe my roommate hoisted his pants on the doorknob again!"
Servicing The act of providing maintenance or repair to a piece of machinery or equipment, typically by performing routine checks and repairs. ■ "I need to schedule servicing for my car's engine soon. I don't want to end up stranded on the side of the road with a broken down engine." "I'm going to need to give my computer some servicing if it wants any chance at a date. It's running so slow right now."