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woodchopper

American  
[wood-chop-er] / ˈwʊdˌtʃɒp ər /

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of woodchopper

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

Example Sentences

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It’s a counterintuitive fact that a player with the supplest shot in the NBA, whose overarching quality is feel, has the hands and work habits of a woodchopper.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2016

He has the hands of a woodchopper and yet people think he is a great pianist.

From Time Magazine Archive

He claims to be the champion woodchopper of the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

In St. Johnsbury, Vt., Henry Placey, a woodchopper, finally saw his first "talkie," walked out on it after 15 minutes.

From Time Magazine Archive

And there he was, the woodchopper, swinging up and swinging down again.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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