Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Tinker
Tinker verb - Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.
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Synonyms for Tinker
Common collocations
| stuff | break stuff | tinker stuff |
Both words in one sentence
- In Wen Spencer's Tinker, when Tinker says she could have reneged on a deal, Windwolf asks whether she would break her word of honor.
Source: I Gave My Word -
The characters never break character, and they're quite careful to make sure you never see two Tinker Bells at once.
Source: Ride / Disney Theme Parks -
It's not that tinker gnomes weren't generally nice guys, but since minoi mashup machines are plain dangerous for any settlements they may try to land at, those who break them up before they fall on people's heads are at least as likely to be approved as condemned.
Source: Tabletop Game / Spelljammer
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