millwright

Noun

1. Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.

   Hypernyms: wright person

   1. (historical) A craftsman who designs, erects, and builds mills and milling machinery.

   2. A tradesperson engaged in the erection of machinery.

      • Thus one dear old character in the millwright's shop would do anything for a pupil or premium, who was prepared to disuss fly-fishing. - 1944 September and October, A Former Pupil, “Some Memories of Crewe Works—I”, in...
      • The recent influx of repairs and overhaul work on traction motors and generators from electric and diesel-electric multiple-units has resulted in the electricians taking over the area used by the millwrights, who have...

      Hypernyms: wright person