sail·mak·er

[seyl-mey-ker]
noun
1.
a person who makes or repairs sails.
2.
a former rank of warrant officer in the U.S. Navy.

Origin:
1590–1600; sail + maker

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sailmaker

noun
a maker of sails 
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Sailmaker is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
He maintained the wagons and was also the post sailmaker, ie, he repaired the wagon covers and army tents.
Square shank ferrous metal sailmaker's or sacking needle with eye on one end.
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