fitter — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person who fits or assembles something.

   Examples

   a fitter of clothing, or of machinery

   More examples (1)

   But in the early days of the scheme the new machines created some problems for the fitters, who found them over-complex and their faults hard to diagnose after many years' experience of small, simple steam locomotives.

   "They have gone past their sell-by date. But the fitters have done an amazing job keeping these units running for as long as they have.

2. An epileptic.

   Usage

   • Informal

3. A coal broker who conducts the sales between the owner of a coal pit and the shipper.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Dated

4. A person employed to find suitable music to accompany silent films.

   Usage

   • Historical

   Examples

   For the fitter of film music in the silent era visual reference was the surest indicator of content.

Adjective

1. improved in health or physical condition

   Synonyms

   healthier

Noun

1. someone who fits a garment to a particular person

   Broader terms

   tailorseamstersartor