Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
millwright
noun
/ˈmɪlraɪt/
Definition
A millwright is a skilled tradesperson who constructs, installs, and maintains machinery, particularly in the milling industry.
Examples
- The millwright installed the new equipment in the flour mill.
- After years of training, he became a certified millwright.
- In the past, millwrights played crucial roles in the development of watermills.
Meaning
The term ‘millwright’ derives from the craft of building and repairing mills, where grain is processed into flour.
Synonyms
- Machinery installer
- Mechanical technician
- Mechanical engineer
