strikebreaker
[ strahyk-brey-ker ]
/ ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ kər /
noun
a person who takes part in breaking up a strike of workers, either by working or by furnishing workers.
Words nearby strikebreaker
strike up,
strike while the iron is hot,
strike zone,
strike-slip fault,
strikebound,
strikebreaker,
strikebreaking,
strikeout,
strikeover,
striker,
striking
Example sentences from the Web for strikebreaker
“Strikebreaker,” they groaned, impressed by the wonderful dexterity of the stenographer.
The Triumph of Virginia Dale |John Francis, Jr.This witness had acted as a strikebreaker up until the time he was subpoenaed.
The Everett massacre |Walker C. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for strikebreaker
strikebreaker
/ (ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə) /
noun
a person who tries to make a strike ineffectual by working or by taking the place of those on strike