coachbuilder

See also: Coachbuilder

English

Etymology

From coach +‎ builder.

Noun

coachbuilder (plural coachbuilders)

  1. (chiefly historical) A builder of horse-drawn coaches.
    Coordinate terms: wagonwright, waggonwright, wainwright, wagonbuilder, wagonmaker; cartwright, cartmaker
    Synonyms: coachwright, coachmaker
  2. A person or company who makes and fits the bodywork of vehicles such as cars, buses, and railway carriages.
    The bus has been stripped down and coachbuilders, mechanics and upholsterers have been rebuilding the chassis, fittings and engine. "Home straight for bus restoration", BBC News
    1. A car customizer, such as limousine conversion companies.

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