Lumberjack: meaning, definitions and examples

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lumberjack

 

[ ˈlʌmbədʒak ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

professional

A lumberjack is a person who works in the logging industry, cutting down trees and preparing the wood for transport.

Synonyms

logger, woodcutter

Examples of usage

  • The lumberjack spent hours in the forest chopping down trees.
  • The lumberjack's job requires strength and precision.
Context #2 | Noun

character

In popular culture, a lumberjack is often portrayed as a strong, rugged man who wears plaid shirts and works with axes.

Synonyms

forest worker, woodsman

Examples of usage

  • The Halloween costume featured a fake beard and a toy axe to make the child look like a lumberjack.
  • The lumberjack character in the movie was a skilled tree climber.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To lumberjack means to work as a lumberjack, cutting down trees or performing similar tasks.

Synonyms

fell, log

Examples of usage

  • He decided to lumberjack for a living after being inspired by a documentary about forestry work.
  • She enjoys lumberjacking in her free time as a hobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "lumberjack" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lenhador

🇮🇳 लकड़हारा

🇩🇪 Holzfäller

🇮🇩 penebang kayu

🇺🇦 лісоруб

🇵🇱 drwal

🇯🇵 きこり

🇫🇷 bûcheron

🇪🇸 leñador

🇹🇷 oduncu

🇰🇷 나무꾼

🇸🇦 حطاب

🇨🇿 dřevorubec

🇸🇰 drevorubač

🇨🇳 伐木工

🇸🇮 drvar

🇮🇸 skógarhöggsmaður

🇰🇿 орманшы

🇬🇪 მეკვეთა

🇦🇿 odunçu

🇲🇽 leñador

Word origin

The term 'lumberjack' originated in North America in the early 19th century, combining 'lumber' (wood prepared for construction) and 'jack' (a common man's name). Lumberjacks played a crucial role in the timber industry, especially during the expansion of settlements and railway construction. Their work required physical strength, skill with tools like axes and saws, and an understanding of forestry practices.

See also: lumbering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,746 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.