steel worker

See also: steelworker and steel-worker

English

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Noun

steel worker (plural steel workers)

  1. A construction worker specializing in fabricating and erecting steel components
    The steel workers and electricians went on strike, halting construction.
  2. (dated) A person involved in the fabrication of steel itself
    The steel worker joined the United Steelworkers soon after starting work at the mill.

Usage notes

The manufacturer of steel is now generally known as a steelworker, without the space.

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