navvy

The word “navvy” has 2 syllables: nav-vy

It's pronounced as /ˈnævi/


What is synonym and antonym for navvy?

In the thesaurus, “navvy” has 39 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for navvy

Antonyms for navvy

  • boss
  • employer
  • gaffer
  • superior
  • supervisor

Meanings of navvy

  • 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

  • The navvy worked tirelessly to dig the canal, even in harsh weather conditions.
  • The navvy community formed tight bonds as they faced the challenges of their laborious work together.
  • The strong arms of the navvy wielded pickaxes and shovels with remarkable skill.
  • Many folk songs and stories celebrate the hard life of the navvy during the industrial revolution.
  • A skilled navvy could move mountains, or at least make a passable one for a railway line.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to navvy, such as: assistant, associate, boss, casual laborer, cog, colleague, common laborer.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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