Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hod-carrier
noun
/ˈhɒdˌkɛərɪər/
Definition
A laborer who carries mortar or bricks in a hod, which is a container with a slanted bottom and two handles.
Examples
- The hod-carrier skillfully balanced the heavy load on his shoulder as he moved swiftly across the site.
- During the project, the hod-carrier was essential in ensuring that the bricklayers had all the materials they needed without delay.
Meaning
A hod-carrier typically works in construction, transporting materials like bricks or cement to masons or builders at a construction site.
Synonyms
- Laborer
- Brick carrier
- Construction worker
