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millwright

/mil-rahyt/US // ˈmɪlˌraɪt //UK // (ˈmɪlˌraɪt) //

磨坊主,磨工,厂长,铣工

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person who erects the machinery of a mill.
    • : a person who designs and erects mills and mill machinery.
    • : a person who maintains and repairs machinery in a mill.

Examples

  • He was brought up to the millwright business, and was well acquainted with machinery in all its extensive branches.

  • In early life Mr. Seitz had learned the trades of millwright and blacksmith, possessing much natural mechanical skill and ability.

  • He was a common millwright, but Mr. Thaw recognized his genius and was his main support through trying days.

  • I worked on the Winnebago agency as carpenter and millwright and learned to know the habits of the Indians very well.

  • He learned the trade of carpenter and millwright, and was the owner of two farms.