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steeler

steeler

104 5.3
A person who works in a factory that makes steel
  • noun
  • /ˈstiːlər/
translation icon : trabajador siderúrgico

Examples

  • Phil is wearing a full Steelers football uniform, complete with shoulder pads.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • With less than two minutes remaining, the Steelers were content to grind down the clock with running plays straight up the middle.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • I'm with the world champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • The Eagles, losers of their opener a week ago, dropped their second straight game today, a 14-7 decision to the Steelers.

  • Terry Long, Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • The steeler carefully monitored the production line to ensure the steel was of the highest quality.

  • As a seasoned steeler, she was proud to contribute to the construction of the new bridge.

  • Many steelers worked together to produce the components needed for the skyscraper project.

Synonyms

steelworker
vssteeler
11 3.2

A person who makes steel in a factory

is used for any person working in production or processing
steelmaker
vssteeler
1 4.5

A person or company that makes steel

focuses on individual workers in production or processing roles
steelman
vssteeler
6.7

A person who works in a factory making steel

is gender neutral and applies to any person in those jobs
steelwoman
vssteeler
8.8

A woman who works in a factory making steel

is gender neutral and applies to any person in those jobs

How Experienced

foreman
187 3.1
steeler
104 5.3
worker
600 1.0

Surface Forms

steeler singular
steelers plural

Morphology

steeler = steel (transparent) = steel + er

The word is a regular agent noun meaning a person associated with steel production or processing.

Etymology

Steeler comes from steel, the metal, plus the ending -er, which means 'one who does something', as in baker or teacher. So a steeler is a person who works with steel or in a steel factory.