farm hand
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of farm hand
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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But after batting .277 with 54 home runs, 185 RBIs and a .931 OPS as a farm hand, the Dodgers decided their minor league player of the year award-winner from last season was finally ready.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
He worked as a carpenter, snowplow operator, farm manager, maintenance technician and farm hand, among other jobs.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Gong Sae Lao of Thailand wasn’t worried when he traveled a year ago to Israel to work as a farm hand.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
Anette Ntakirutimana, 20, makes her meagre living working as a farm hand, and has to choose between food and money for her payment.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2016
He had, indeed, only been working with the quiet patience of a farm hand.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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