Meaning of Millwright | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.
   historical
2. A craftsman who designs, erects, and builds mills and milling machinery.
   historical
3. A tradesperson engaged in the erection of machinery.

Equivalents

Examples

“Thus one dear old character in the millwright's shop would do anything for a pupil or premium, who was prepared to disuss fly-fishing.”

“The recent influx of repairs and overhaul work on traction motors and generators from electric and diesel-electric multiple-units has resulted in the electricians taking over the area used by the millwrights, who have been transferred to a building near the forge, alongside the carpenters. [p162] Eastleigh Locomotive Works: Layout and functions of shops [...] Millwrights: Works machinery maintenance, overhaul of breakdown cranes.”

CEFR level