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skywalker

SKEYE-waw-kuh
noun
1
An ironworker who works at great heights on tall structures, such as skyscrapers or bridges.
"The documentary followed skywalkers building the new bridge tower."

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In plain EnglishSomeone whose job involves working high up on steel structures, like skyscrapers.

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skywalkers plural

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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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