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steeler

steeler

1 5.3
A person who works in a factory that makes steel
  • noun
  • /ˈstiːlər/
: 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
13 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
1 6.7

A person who works in a factory making steel

is gender neutral and applies to any person in those jobs
steelwoman
vssteeler
1 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
59 3.1
steeler
1 5.3
worker
∞ 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.