delicatemender
nounUK /ˈdɛlɪkətˌmɛndə/
US /ˈdɛlɪkətˌmɛndər/
A delicatemender is a person who fixes fragile things very gently.
The delicatemender carefully glued the broken teacup back together.
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2. A tool with soft tips used for repairing delicate objects.
She used a delicatemender to adjust the tiny watch gears.
3. The act of repairing something fragile with great care.
The vase needed a delicatemender after it cracked.
4. A gentle way of solving a sensitive problem.
The teacher's delicatemender approach helped the shy student feel safe.