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Woodman Meaning in English

word

ˈwʊdmən
WOOD-muhn
wˈʊdmən
WOOD-muhn

Definition

A woodman is a person whose job is to cut down trees or work with wood in a forest, especially someone who gathers wood or works as a lumberjack.

Usage & Nuances

'Woodman' is a somewhat old-fashioned or literary word, often found in stories, fairy tales, or poems. In everyday English, 'lumberjack' or 'woodcutter' are more common. It can refer to both someone who gathers firewood and someone skilled in forestry.

Example Sentences

The woodman chopped down trees for firewood.

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A woodman works in the forest every day.

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The old story is about a brave woodman.

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In the fairy tale, the woodman saves the children from danger.

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The local woodman knows every path in these woods.

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They hired a woodman to clear the land for the new house.

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