hardrocker
/ˈhɑːdrɒkə/Mining (originally and chiefly US )
noun
A miner engaged in or skilled at working hard (typically igneous or metamorphic) rock as distinct from coal or sedimentary deposits; a hard-rock miner. Also more generally: any labourer experienced in or capable of heavy work with rock.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Daily Nevada State Journal. From hard + rock + -er, probably after hard rock.
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