mineworker

[US]/'maɪnwɜːkə/
[UK]/'maɪnwɝkɚ/

Translation

n. worker who works in mines.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The mineworker dug deep into the ground to extract coal.

The mineworker wore a helmet and protective gear for safety.

The mineworker used a pickaxe to break through the rock.

The mineworker operated heavy machinery in the mine.

The mineworker faced risks of cave-ins and gas leaks.

The mineworker received training on mine safety procedures.

The mineworker worked long hours underground.

The mineworker's job is physically demanding and dangerous.

The mineworker used a headlamp to see in the dark mine shaft.

The mineworker union negotiated for better working conditions.

Real-world Examples

“Not at all, " mineworker Sibongiseni Mibuzi said. " No, I’m not safe. Even the police don’t make me feel safe, because they come here at night and raid, ” he said.

Source: VOA Standard August 2013 Collection

(Laughter) When the panel ended, my boss pulled me aside and he said, " You need to fix this." So I quickly secured a room to have a private conversationwith the mineworkers and the panelists, and we listened.

Source: Selected TED Talks (Video Edition) of the Month

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