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单词 swamper
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swamper


swamp·er

S0931800 (swŏm′pər, swôm′-)n.1. A person or animal that lives in or close to a swamp.2. An assistant who performs tasks requiring little training, as:a. One who clears brush for loggers.b. A truck driver's assistant.

swamper

(ˈswɒmpə) n1. (Peoples) a person who lives or works in a swampy region, esp in the southern US2. (Forestry) a person who clears a swamp of trees and undergrowth or who clears a path in a forest for transporting logs

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swamper

1. Someone who lives or works in a swamp or swampy region. You'll want to hire one of the local swampers to help you navigate these parts. This little church has been the place of worship for Okefenokee swampers for nearly 150 years.2. Someone who clears trees and underbrush to make a path for loggers in a forest. My job is to cut away branches and shrubs with my chainsaw, while swampers follow behind me clearing it all away.3. Someone who works as an all-purpose assistant, especially for a truck driver or trucking company. I worked as a swamper for five years before they gave me the chance to actually get behind the wheel. Our swampers are expected to be able to unload an entire haul in less than an hour.

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n. a helper or assistant, especially an assistant in food service or in trucking. (Very old.) This guy and his swamper showed up to deliver the stuff, but neither one of them would touch it.

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swamper

[′swäm·pər] (mining engineering) A rear brakeman in a metal mine. A laborer who assists in hauling ore and rock, coupling and uncoupling cars, throwing switches, and loading and unloading carriers.
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