workwoman
- noun
- /ˈwɜrkˌwʊmən/
- Archaic
- Each workwoman received new safety equipment after the policy update.
Examples
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The skilled workwoman completed the repairs with remarkable speed.
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Many workwomen contribute to the manufacturing sector.
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She was the only workwoman in the entire factory floor.
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The workwoman completed her tasks efficiently.
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Many workwomen play a vital role in building our infrastructure.
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A dedicated workwoman often faces challenges in a male-dominated industry.
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The workwoman operated the heavy machinery with expertise and skill.
Synonyms
A person employed to do physical or routine jobs
A person who does hard physical work without special skills, often on building sites
A person who does manual or factory work for pay, not a manager
A woman who has a paid job doing physical tasks outside the home, often in a factory
A person who does hard work using their hands
A woman who makes things by hand and is very skilled
A woman who finished training and works as a skilled craft worker
A woman who does paid work in a factory or manual job
A woman with special training who does a job well
A woman who does skilled work with her hands like carpentry
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Workwoman is simply formed from work and woman, so it literally means 'a woman who does work', much like workman for men. So, workwoman refers to a woman employed to do manual or factory work.