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knacker

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1. knacker - Noun

2. knacker - Verb

Meaning

One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; -- called also clapper.

a harness maker.

One who slaughters worn-out horses and sells their flesh for dog's meat.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Squealer quickly assures the animals that the van had been purchased from the knacker by an animal hospital and the previous owner's signboard had not been repainted. Source: Internet

He has been described as "faithful and strong"; citation he believes any problem can be solved if he works harder. citation However, when Boxer is injured, Napoleon sells him to a local knacker to buy himself whisky. Source: Internet

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