Phrase guide

parts interpreter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles; a spare parts salesperson.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, South-Africa

Examples

  • 1981, South African Department of Information, South African Digest, page 12, Mrs Marie van der Merwe, hypermarket public relations officer, puzzles a parts interpreter at the other end of the “hot line” with a question: “Why hasn′t this black painted oil filter with the silver carburettor inlet on top got a part number on it.”

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History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 零件銷售員 /零件销售员 (língjiàn xiāoshòuyuán) — someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles
  • Finnish: varaosamyyjä — someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles
  • French: vendeur de pièces (détachées) — someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles