Definition

A person who works with steel, especially in making or shaping it for construction or manufacturing.

Example

The steelworker skillfully shaped the metal beams for the new building.

Conversation

I met a really interesting steelworker at the fair yesterday.

Oh really? What did he say?

He told me about the challenges of working with metal all day.

That sounds tough, but it must be rewarding to see the finished structures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Steelworker → It is formed from "steel" (from Old English *stæle*, meaning a hard, strong metal) and "worker" (from Old English *wyrcan*, meaning to work or labor). A steelworker is someone who works with steel, shaping and fabricating it into various forms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'works' ('wyrcan') with 'steel' ('stæle') — that's why a steelworker is a person who shapes and fabricates steel.

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