road mender
Definition
Noun: A road mender is a person whose job is to repair and maintain road surfaces. This work typically involves tasks such as filling potholes, resurfacing asphalt, and laying new tarmac.
Usage
The term "road mender" is a compound noun used to identify a person by their occupation. It is typically used in British English. * The road mender filled the large pothole on the high street. * Traffic was slow due to road menders resurfacing the lane ahead.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a more general or historical sense to refer to laborers who work on road construction and maintenance, not just repair.
- In the 19th century, road menders were often part of chain gangs.
Variants and Related Words
- Road maintenance worker: A more formal or modern synonym.
- Highway worker: A common term, especially in American English.
- Pavement layer: A more specific term for someone who installs road surfaces.
- Road crew: A collective term for a group of people working on road repairs.
Synonyms
- Highway maintenance worker
- Road repair worker
- Surfaceman
Related Phrases
- To be out with the road menders: An informal British phrase suggesting someone is taking a long time to arrive or complete a task, humorously comparing them to the perceived slow pace of road works.
- "Where's John? He's out with the road menders again!"
Noun
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a workman who is employed to repair roads
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