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roughneck

/rʌfnek/ noun · British & US
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What does roughneck mean?

noun

A person who works in an unskilled or laborious job, especially in the oil or gas industry. A person who is physically strong and tough.

Example

"The roughneck climbed the rig with ease, his muscles rippling beneath his worn overalls."

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