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Meaning of workman
A man who does manual or skilled work, especially in a particular trade or industry
Etymology of workman
The word "workman" has its roots in Old English, where "weorc" meant "work" and "mann" meant "man"
Historically, the term referred to a person who worked with their hands, especially in a skilled trade or craft
Synonyms
laborer
worker
artisan
craftsman
tradesman
handyman
operative
employee
staff member
team member
craftsworker
skilled worker
manual worker
blue-collar worker
technician
mechanic
engineer
builder
constructor
contractor
stonemason
carpenter
bricklayer
plumber
electrician
technician
machinist
fitter
welder
blacksmith
Definitions
- A man who works with his hands, especially in a manual or skilled job
- * A person who is employed to do a particular task or job, especially one that requires physical labor or skill
Usage Examples
- The workman carefully repaired the damaged pipe to restore water supply to the building
- * The company hired a skilled workman to oversee the construction project
Antonyms
idler
loafer
shirker
slacker
layabout
vagrant
unemployed
jobless
inactive
idle
lethargic
lazy
indolent
slothful
sluggish
apathetic
unenthusiastic
unmotivated
unproductive
inefficient
ineffective