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steelworker

American  
[steel-wur-ker] / ˈstilˌwɜr kər /

noun

  1. a person employed in the process of manufacturing steel and steel products.


Etymology

Origin of steelworker

First recorded in 1880–85; steel + worker

Example Sentences

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“My father was a steelworker at Bethlehem Steel. When he came out of high school, it was just about having a strong work ethic and a strong back,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She attributes her resilience in a tough industry to the characters she met in those working men's clubs, recalling the humour of the fishermen and steelworkers.

From BBC

Greene had several jobs, including draftsman and steelworker, before becoming an actor in the 1970s.

From BBC

Pennsylvania sent 8,000 Guardsmen to break the strike, replacing skilled steelworkers wherever possible with machines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Five 10-hour shifts with a six-hour shift on Saturday were common, and steelworkers had it even harder, often working 12-hour shifts seven days a week, with just two days off every couple of weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal