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| detour |
a temporary route made to avoid a road repair or other problem, or some other way that is longer than the direct route. [1/3 definitions] |
| do-it-yourself |
for use by people without particular skills in building or repair. |
| electrician |
one whose job is to install or repair electrical equipment. |
| fix |
to mend or repair. [1/7 definitions] |
| guarantee |
a promise, especially in writing, that something one has bought will work properly. If it does not, the seller or maker must either repair or replace it. [1/4 definitions] |
| mend |
to repair or fix. [2/4 definitions] |
| on the blink |
broken; needing repair. |
| overhaul |
a complete examination and repair. [1/3 definitions] |
| patch |
to repair or make stronger with one or more patches. [2/6 definitions] |
| rebuild |
to build again; repair. |
| repair1 |
(usually plural) work done to repair something. [1/5 definitions] |
| right |
to correct or repair. [1/21 definitions] |
| service |
the act of one who serves, such as a waiter, repair person, or government worker. [2/9 definitions] |
| sew |
to make or repair with a needle and thread. |
| straighten |
to put right; repair (often followed by "out"). [1/2 definitions] |
| tape |
to fasten, hold together, or repair with tape. [1/4 definitions] |
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