🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Ouvrier de chantier naval

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ouvrier de chantier naval

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shipyard Worker/ˈʃɪp.jɑːrd ˈwɜːrkər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'ouvrier de chantier naval a réparé le bateau endommagé."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person employed in a shipyard, responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of ships.

    "The shipyard worker skillfully welded the metal plates together to form the hull of the new vessel."
  2. 2

    An individual who performs various tasks related to shipbuilding, including assembly, painting, and inspection.

    "As a shipyard worker, he often operated heavy machinery to lift large components into place."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'shipyard' originates from the Old English 'scepp', meaning 'ship', combined with 'yard', which refers to an enclosed area. 'Worker' comes from the Old English 'weorc', meaning 'to work'. The term has evolved to specifically denote individuals employed in the construction and repair of ships.

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