Metalman
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003622
A miner who specializes in the extraction of metalliferous ores, such as those containing tin, copper, lead, or iron. This work is distinguished from that of a collier, who mines coal, or a quarryman, who extracts stone. The term reflects a specialization based on the type of mineral being sought and the distinct techniques required for its extraction.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003622 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Metallmann; Spanish: trabajador de techo; French: abatteur de toit |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Metalman",
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"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "Metallmann",
"es": "trabajador de techo",
"fr": "abatteur de toit"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/metalman/"
}
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