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hammerman

7.4

A worker who uses a heavy hammer machine to hit metal or concrete

noun
/ˈhæmərmən/

: operador de martillo

During the construction project, a skilled hammerman operated the power hammer all day.

Examples

The experienced hammerman ensured each steel beam was securely driven into place.
Becoming a hammerman requires training to handle heavy machinery safely.
The hammerman worked tirelessly on the construction site.
Many hammermen are needed for the new bridge project.
The experienced hammerman ensured each steel beam was securely driven into place.
During the construction project, a skilled hammerman operated the power hammer all day.
Becoming a hammerman requires training to handle heavy machinery safely.

Synonyms

workman

vshammerman

13 1.4

A person who does physical jobs like building or fixing things

is a specialized operator of heavy hammering machines rather than general manual labor

workingman

vshammerman

3 2.9

A man who does manual work, often in a factory or on a building site

is a technical machine operator role not about social class or employment level

tradesman

vshammerman

1 3.2

A skilled worker who does building or repair work

is a machine operator who works only with heavy hammering equipment

Surface Forms

hammerman singular

hammermen plural

Morphology

hammerman = hammer + man (semi-transparent) = hammer + man

The compound yields a clear agentive meaning, but 'hammer' here can refer to heavy machinery rather than a handheld tool, which may slightly reduce directness for learners.

Etymology

Hammerman comes from the parts hammer ('a tool for hitting') and man ('person'). It names a worker who uses heavy hammering machines, so it now means the operator of a power hammer or pile driver in construction or manufacturing.