noun

millwright

millwright

The millwright repaired the old watermill.

The millwright repaired the old watermill.

((a/the)) millwright a skilled tradesperson The company hired a new millwright.

mechanic, engineer, technician

From 'mill' (a building for grinding grain) and 'wright' (a maker or builder, from Old English 'wryhta').

A 'wright' is a craftsman. A 'millwright' is a craftsman who works on 'mills' and their machinery.

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