Thesaurus: navvy
Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments, etc.
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- n. Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments, etc.
- n. a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
- Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments, etc. [Eng.]
- Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence,a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads,embankments, etc. [Eng.]
- n a laborer who is obliged to do menial work