millwright
/mil-rahyt/US // ˈmɪlˌraɪt //UK // (ˈmɪlˌraɪt) //
磨坊主,磨工,厂长,铣工
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 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.
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