woodchopper

[ wood-chop-er ]

noun

1. a person who chops wood, especially one who fells trees.

Other Words From

• woodchopping noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of woodchopper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; wood ¹ + chopper

Example Sentences

She said she would rather make Paul a woodchopper than a suppliant, taking the constitutional oath.

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When a tree has fallen the woodchopper's work has only begun.

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His father is a woodchopper and has taught him to take care of himself.

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Your friend the woodchopper will tell you what kind to buy in your neighbourhood.

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So her agents brought the woodchopper to where the Lady Elaine was, and she said to him, "What knowest thou, good fellow?"

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