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farm hand

American  

noun

  1. a person who works on a farm, especially a hired worker; hired hand.

farm hand British  

noun

  1. a person who is hired to work on a farm

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of farm hand

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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But after batting .277 with 54 home runs, 185 RBIs and a .931 OPS as a farm hand, the Dodgers decided their minor league player of the year award-winner from last season was finally ready.

From Los Angeles Times

He worked as a carpenter, snowplow operator, farm manager, maintenance technician and farm hand, among other jobs.

From Washington Times

Gong Sae Lao of Thailand wasn’t worried when he traveled a year ago to Israel to work as a farm hand.

From Seattle Times

Ms Jacob said she cannot afford a farm hand.

From BBC

Jabri, a father of six, ekes out a living as a daily farm hand in the western province of Hodeidah and is able to take his son to Sanaa thanks to charity Al Shafaqa Foundation which is housing and feeding them during the treatment.

From Reuters

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