Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hired-hand
noun
/ˈhaɪərd hænd/
Definition
A hired-hand is a person who is employed to do manual work, often in a rural setting, such as farming or ranching.
Examples
- John was a hired-hand on the Smith family farm for several years.
- During the harvest season, many hired hands come to help gather crops.
- The ranch hired several hands to assist with the cattle herding.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who works for wages, typically in physical labor or agricultural jobs, rather than owning the land or the business.
Synonyms
- laborer
- worker
- hand
