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jinker
[ jing-ker ]
noun
, Australian.
- a sulky.
- any of various carts or trailers used to transport logs and timber.
jinker
/ ˈdʒɪŋkə /
noun
- a vehicle for transporting timber, consisting of a tractor and two sets of wheels for supporting the logs
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jinker1
First recorded in 1870–75; variant of janker (Scots), of uncertain origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jinker1
of unknown origin
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Example Sentences
Presently Jinker appeared with a lighted candle, but by this time the owl was nowhere to be seen.
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It was hard work for the bullocks to come up dragging the empty jinker, but going down!
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The Flails' home-made jinker, whose body was painted a dull yellow, came last of the vehicles on the road.
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Don't you think the rain had somewhat to do with it too, Jinker?
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