woodman Definition
- 1a person who cuts down trees and prepares the timber for transport
- 2a person who lives or works in a forest
Using woodman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "woodman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The woodman was cutting down trees with his chainsaw.
Example
The woodman lived in a small cabin in the forest.
Example
The woodman was responsible for maintaining the forest trails.
woodman Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for woodman
Phrases with woodman
Example
Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough!
woodman's axe
an axe used by a woodman to cut down trees
Example
The woodman's axe was sharp and well-maintained.
woodman's hut
a small cabin or shelter used by a woodman while working in the forest
Example
The woodman's hut was located deep in the forest, far from civilization.
Origins of woodman
from Middle English 'wodeman', meaning 'a forester'
Summary: woodman in Brief
A 'woodman' [woo d-muh n] is a person who works in a forest, cutting down trees and preparing the timber for transport. It can also refer to a person who lives in a forest. The term is synonymous with 'lumberjack,' 'forester,' and 'logger.' Phrases like 'woodman, spare that tree!' and 'woodman's axe' are associated with the profession.
