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strikebreaker

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strike·break·er  (strkbrkr)
n.
One who works or provides an employer with workers during a strike.
strikebreaking n.
strikebreaker [ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə]
n
(Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a person who tries to make a strike ineffectual by working or by taking the place of those on strike
strikebreaking  n & adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.strikebreaker - someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
blackleg, scab, rat
worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker"
Translations
strikebreaker [ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkəʳ] N → esquirol(a) m/f, rompehuelgas mf inv
strikebreaker [ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkəʳ] n → crumiro/a
strikebreaker [ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkəʳ] n → crumiro/a


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He next became a private detective for a street railway corporation, and by successive steps developed into a professional strikebreaker.
The Iron Heel by London, Jack View in context
On the first day of his life as a strikebreaker Jurgis quit work early, and in a spirit of bravado he challenged three men of his acquaintance to go outside and get a drink.
The Jungle by Sinclair, Upton View in context
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