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navvies

The word “navvies” has 2 syllables: nav-vies

It's pronounced as /ˈnæviz/

What is synonym and antonym for navvies?

In the thesaurus, “navvies” has 35 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for navvies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for navvies

Antonyms for navvies

  • bosses
  • employers
  • gaffers
  • superiors
  • supervisors

Meanings of navvies

  • noun
    1. A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.
  • verb
    1. To carry out physical labor on a civil engineering project.

Example Sentences

  • During the 19th century, navvies were crucial in the construction of railways and canals.
  • The hard work and dedication of the navvies helped transform the landscape.
  • Many navvies faced dangerous working conditions but continued to labor tirelessly.
  • The camp where the navvies lived was often located near the construction site.
  • Stories of the navvies' camaraderie and resilience are legendary in British industrial history.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to navvies, such as: assistants, associates, bosses, co-workers, cogs, colleagues, coworkers.

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