noun
skywalker
SKEYE-waw-kuh
Skywalker (noun) means an ironworker who works at great heights on tall structures, such as skyscrapers or bridges. Example: “The documentary followed skywalkers building the new bridge tower.”
noun
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An ironworker who works at great heights on tall structures, such as skyscrapers or bridges.
"The documentary followed skywalkers building the new bridge tower."
How to use skywalker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job involves working high up on steel structures, like skyscrapers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- skywalkers
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Etymology
From "sky" plus "walker"; historically associated with Mohawk ironworkers famous for working fearlessly on high steel beams in New York City.
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What does “skywalker” mean?
The word “skywalker” means an ironworker who works at great heights on tall structures, such as skyscrapers or bridges. In plain terms, someone whose job involves working high up on steel structures, like skyscrapers.
How do you pronounce “skywalker”?
“Skywalker” is pronounced SKEYE-waw-kuh (/ˈskaɪwɔkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “skywalker” in a sentence?
Here is “skywalker” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed skywalkers building the new bridge tower.”
What part of speech is “skywalker”?
“Skywalker” is a noun.
