Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
navvy
Noun
/ˈnæv.i/
Definition
A laborer employed in the construction of roads, canals, and other large public works.
Examples
- The navvies worked tirelessly to finish the railway on time.
- During the Victorian era, many navvies were hired for major construction projects.
- After the storm, a group of navvies was sent to repair the damaged roads.
Meaning
Navvies are often associated with manual labor and are crucial to the development of infrastructure projects.
Synonyms
- Laborer
- Worker
- Bricklayer
- Construction worker
