Quarryman: meaning, definitions and examples
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quarryman
[ ˈkwɒrɪmən ]
construction
A person who works in a quarry, extracting stone, rock, or gravel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spent his days as a quarryman, breaking rocks and loading them onto trucks.
- The quarryman used dynamite to blast through the solid rock.
- The quarryman's job required physical strength and precision.
- The quarryman operated heavy machinery to extract the stone.
- After years of experience, the quarryman became an expert in identifying the best stones.
Translations
Translations of the word "quarryman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pedreiro de pedreira
🇮🇳 खदान मजदूर
🇩🇪 Steinbrucharbeiter
🇮🇩 pekerja tambang
🇺🇦 кар'єрник
🇵🇱 kamieniarz
🇯🇵 採石場労働者 (さいせきじょうろうどうしゃ)
🇫🇷 ouvrier de carrière
🇪🇸 cantero
🇹🇷 taş ocağı işçisi
🇰🇷 채석장 노동자 (chaeseokjang nodongja)
🇸🇦 عامل المحجر
🇨🇿 dělník v lomu
🇸🇰 deložník v lomoch
🇨🇳 采石工人 (cǎishígōngrén)
🇸🇮 kamenolomnik
🇮🇸 grjótnámaði
🇰🇿 карьер жұмысшысы
🇬🇪 ქვიშახელი
🇦🇿 karxana işçisi
🇲🇽 cantero
Word origin
The term 'quarryman' dates back to the 16th century and originates from the combination of 'quarry' and 'man'. Quarries have been essential for providing building materials throughout history, and quarrymen played a crucial role in extracting these resources. Their work required physical labor, skill, and expertise in handling tools and machinery.