mill hand

Frequency: 5.84.1 per million words

A worker in a mill or factory, especially in the past.

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  • The old photograph showed a group of mill hands leaving the factory at dusk.
  • Life as a mill hand was arduous, with long hours and low pay.
  • Many families depended on wages earned by mill hands during the industrial era.
  • She recounted stories of her grandmother, who was a textile mill hand.
  • Strikes by mill hands were common in the early 20th century, demanding better conditions.
  • The factory employed thousands of mill hands, shaping the local economy.
  • A young mill hand often started working before dawn and finished after dark.
  • Historical records shed light on the harsh realities faced by mill hands.
  • He rose from a humble mill hand to become a respected union leader.
  • The machinery required constant attention from skilled mill hands.