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lumberjack

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lum·ber·jack  (lmbr-jk)
n.
1. One who fells trees and transports the timber to a mill; a logger.
2. A short, warm outer jacket. Also called lumber jacket.

lumberjack [ˈlʌmbəˌdʒæk]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) (esp in North America) a person whose work involves felling trees, transporting the timber, etc.
[from lumber1 + jack1 (man)]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lumberjacklumberjack - a person who fells trees            
laborer, labourer, manual laborer, jack - someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
scorer - a logger who marks trees to be felled
2.lumberjack - a short warm outer jacket
jacket - a short coat
Translations
lumberjack [ˈlʌmbədʒæk] Nleñador(a) m/f
lumberjack [ˈlʌmbərdʒæk] nbûcheron m
lumberjack shirt n épaisse chemise à carreaux
lumber room n (British)débarras m
lumberjack [ˈlʌmbəˌdʒæk] ntaglialegna m inv, boscaiolo
lumberjack [ˈlʌmbəˌdʒæk] ntaglialegna m inv, boscaiolo


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"G'wan, you're foolin'," said Finn, the other lumberjack, a quiet, steady, Wisconsin man.
I'll never forget when you cleaned out those lumberjacks in the M.
 
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