Tailor

Word TAILOR
Character 6
Hyphenation tai lor
Pronunciations /ˈteɪlə/

Definitions and meanings of "Tailor"

What do we mean by tailor?

One that makes, repairs, and alters garments such as suits, coats, and dresses. noun

To make (a garment), especially to specific requirements or measurements. intransitive verb

To fit or provide (a person) with clothes made to that person's measurements. intransitive verb

To make, alter, or adapt for a particular end or purpose. intransitive verb

To pursue the trade of a tailor. intransitive verb

A name in New South Wales of the fish Pomatomus saltatrix. It is called skipjack in Melbourne, a name by which it is also known in America, where it is more commonly called bluefish. noun

To make clothing, especially for men; follow the business of a tailor.

To deal with tailors, as for clothing.

To make clothes for; fit with or as with clothing.

One who makes the outer garments of men, and women's riding-habits and other garments of heavy stuff; especially, one who makes such garments to order, as distinguished from a clothier, who makes garments for sale ready made. noun

In zoology: A tailor-bird. noun

The mattowacca, fall herring, or tailor-herring, Pomolobus mediocris. noun

To practice making men's clothes; to follow the business of a tailor. intransitive verb

One whose occupation is to cut out and make men's garments; also, one who cuts out and makes ladies' outer garments. noun

The mattowacca; -- called also tailor herring. noun

The silversides. noun

The goldfish. noun

The bluefish. noun

Any one of numerous species of small Asiatic and East Indian singing birds belonging to Orthotomus, Prinia, and allied genera. They are noted for the skill with which they sew leaves together to form nests. The common Indian species are Orthotomus longicauda, which has the back, scapulars, and upper tail coverts yellowish green, and the under parts white; and the golden-headed tailor bird (Orthotomus coronatus), which has the top of the head golden yellow and the back and wings pale olive-green. noun

A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tailor

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The word "tailor" in example sentences

The term tailor is locally employed for a bungler, a botcher, or a clumsy fellow, and these meanings have been suggested in the passage quoted. ❋ Unknown (1986)

I met the man born Bernard Schwartz, the son of a tailor from the Bronx who went on to be one of Hollywood's biggest stars ever, only once. ❋ David Wild (2010)

I met the man born Bernard Schwartz, the son of a tailor from the Bronx who went on to be one of Hollywood ❋ David Wild (2010)

It actually turned out pretty nice but I believe that the tailor is making the exact same dress again with the extra material! ❋ Anna (2008)

The clothes are ID, the emperor are those convinced that ID has scientific usefulness, the crafty tailor is the Discovery Institute, the boy who couldn't see any clothes Dawkins et al., the crowd that has gone home are mainstream scientists, and the few bystanders left are Don and Zachriel. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If you want to look like a million bucks on a budget, career advice columnist Penelope Trunk says a great tailor is key. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"Wasilla hillbillies" is a phrase tailor made for her mouth. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They expose their fellow neighbour without evidence but with the mere delight of smear, dismissing the answers they receive because it doesn't fit the labels tailor fitted. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Do what you must, short of selling your soul, to get rid of these okole (gluteus maximus) pukas (holes)–Hawaiian term tailor made for these folks. ❋ Unknown (2006)

In an encrypted fax in November 1997 Moynot says he met with a person known as the tailor who was responsible for the short listing of the corvette programme. ❋ Unknown (2004)

What if the cross-legged tailor is supporting a boy in college who is one day going to mend your state constitution for you? ❋ Unknown (1912)

The biggest of the newcomers is the so-called Slasher, who along with having a name tailor-made for a series of horror flicks of fluctuating quality, could perhaps be another mythological creature like Selty (although as to what specific creature, I have no idea). ❋ Unknown (2010)

So I had to have the certain Chinese tailor make the costume. ❋ Unknown (2008)

(link) A quick search shows that 'tailor' is probably the correct word for the era you describe. ❋ Kateelliott (2009)

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