Definition

A person who cuts down trees for wood and takes the logs to a sawmill.

Example

The lumberjack worked hard all day to fell the tall trees in the forest.

Conversation

I saw a documentary about a lumberjack last night.

Oh really? What was it about?

It showed how they cut down trees and manage forests.

That sounds interesting! I never knew it was such hard work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lumberjack → The word is formed from "lumber" (from Middle English *lumber*, meaning timber or logs) and "jack" (a term used for a man or worker). A lumberjack is a man who works with timber, specifically cutting down trees and processing wood.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'jack' as a worker who deals with 'lumber' — that's why a lumberjack is someone who works with timber.

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