handyman

handyman
hand|y|man [ `hændi,mæn ] (plural hand|y|men [ `hændi,men ] ) noun count
someone whose job is to repair things and do other types of practical work in people's houses
a. someone who is good at building and repairing things in their own house

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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