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Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence,a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads,embankments, etc. [Eng.]
A laborer employed in the excavation and construction of a road, railroad, or canal.
a man who is employed to do unskilled physical work, usually building or making roads
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