knacker
Speech parts
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.
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Examples
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.
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.