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单词 bonesetter
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Definition of bonesetter in English:

bonesetter

nounˈbəʊnˌsɛtəˈboʊnˌsɛdər
historical
  • A person, usually not formally qualified, who set broken or dislocated bones.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But she is now only one of five or six bonesetters practicing in San Pedro.
    • The best known family of herbalists is that of TEARS, of Ballawhane, in Andreas, and, of bone-setters, that of CLUCAS, of the Strang, in Braddan.
    • A Turkish study reported that traditional bone-setters who are skilful in their job are very successful in their society.
    • Natural bone-setters are not without ability; they have not practiced their arts for years and learned nothing.
    • For the most part, bone-setters were illiterate or, at best, badly educated and lived in poor rural districts.

Definition of bonesetter in US English:

bonesetter

nounˈboʊnˌsɛdərˈbōnˌsedər
historical
  • A person, typically not formally qualified, who sets broken or dislocated bones.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But she is now only one of five or six bonesetters practicing in San Pedro.
    • A Turkish study reported that traditional bone-setters who are skilful in their job are very successful in their society.
    • Natural bone-setters are not without ability; they have not practiced their arts for years and learned nothing.
    • The best known family of herbalists is that of TEARS, of Ballawhane, in Andreas, and, of bone-setters, that of CLUCAS, of the Strang, in Braddan.
    • For the most part, bone-setters were illiterate or, at best, badly educated and lived in poor rural districts.
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