Farmhand: meaning, definitions and examples

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farmhand

 

[ ˈfɑːrmhænd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

A farmhand is a person who works on a farm, especially doing manual labor.

Synonyms

agricultural laborer, farm worker

Examples of usage

  • The farmhand was responsible for feeding the livestock every morning.
  • She started as a farmhand but eventually became the farm manager.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In historical contexts, a farmhand referred to a hired worker on a farm, often performing a variety of tasks.

Synonyms

field hand, hired hand

Examples of usage

  • In the 19th century, farmhands were essential for the functioning of large agricultural estates.

Translations

Translations of the word "farmhand" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trabalhador agrícola

🇮🇳 कृषि मजदूर

🇩🇪 Landarbeiter

🇮🇩 pekerja pertanian

🇺🇦 сільськогосподарський робітник

🇵🇱 robotnik rolny

🇯🇵 農場労働者

🇫🇷 ouvrier agricole

🇪🇸 trabajador agrícola

🇹🇷 çiftlik işçisi

🇰🇷 농장 노동자

🇸🇦 عامل زراعي

🇨🇿 zemědělský dělník

🇸🇰 poľnohospodársky pracovník

🇨🇳 农场工人

🇸🇮 kmetijski delavec

🇮🇸 bóndastarfmaður

🇰🇿 ауылшаруашылық жұмысшысы

🇬🇪 სასოფლო-სამეურნეო მუშაკი

🇦🇿 kənd təsərrüfatı işçisi

🇲🇽 trabajador agrícola

Etymology

The term 'farmhand' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'farm' with 'hand' to describe a manual worker on a farm. Farmhands have played a crucial role in agricultural societies, assisting with various tasks such as planting, harvesting, and caring for livestock. Over time, the role of farmhands has evolved, reflecting changes in agricultural practices and technology.

See also: farm, farmed, farmer, farmers, farming, farmland.