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steelwoman

steelwoman

8.8
A woman who works in a factory making steel
  • noun
  • /ˈstiːlˌwʊmən/
translation icon : mujer del acero
  • The company featured a profile of a steelwoman who had worked in the mill for over twenty years.

Examples

  • The steelwoman operated the machinery with great skill.

  • Young girls were inspired by the stories of steelwomen breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

  • During World War II, many steelwomen played a crucial role in the production of weapons and machinery.

  • Many steelwomen are breaking barriers in the industry.

  • During World War II, many steelwomen contributed significantly to the war effort by producing weapons and machinery.

  • The documentary highlighted the achievements of a steelwoman who had dedicated over twenty years to working in the steel mill.

  • Young girls were inspired by the stories of steelwomen who excelled in a field traditionally dominated by men.

Synonyms

steeler
vssteelwoman
104 5.3

A person who works in a factory that makes steel

refers specifically to a female employed in steel production rather than a neutral word
steelworker
vssteelwoman
11 3.2

A person who makes steel in a factory

refers specifically to a female employed in steel production rather than a neutral term
steelmaker
vssteelwoman
1 4.5

A person or company that makes steel

refers only to a person employed in steel production rather than to companies

Surface Forms

steelwoman singular
steelwomen plural

Morphology

steelwoman = steel + woman (transparent) = steel + woman

A straightforward compound of 'steel' + 'woman' meaning a woman who works in steel production; the meaning follows directly from the components.

Etymology

Steelwoman is a simple compound of steel 'a strong metal' and woman 'a woman'. So a steelwoman literally means a 'woman' who works with steel, which is why today it refers to a woman in the steel industry.