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单词 gumdigger
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Definition of gumdigger in English:

gumdigger

nounˈɡʌmdɪɡə
NZ historical
  • A person who dug for kauri gum.

    the music originated with whalers and gumdiggers, who sang while they worked
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the past refugees, and most immigrants (an example the "Dally gum diggers"), were so grateful to this country they "put their heads down" and worked hard - never thought of demanding something for nothing.
    • The Riverhead was a vital stop for early pioneering travellers, as well as a meeting place for gum diggers and traders.
    • There's a photo of a typical gumdiggers' camp.
    • It is based on my great grandfathers Yugoslav heritage and his life here in New Zealand as a gumdigger in 1905.
    • The museum tells the story of the pioneering communities of 'bush men' and 'gum diggers' - tough, resourceful individuals who made their living in the remote forests.
    • The gumdigger generally camps upon unsold Crown or Native lands, where he can pursue his occupation without being disturbed.
    • Men who worked in isolated areas - such as hunters, gum diggers or sawmillers - also cooked.
    • I am a product of our history: a proud descendant of the Dalmatian gumdigger.
    • These are stone walls built by Dalmatian gum diggers.
    • They're confused and don't know whether to vote for a gum digger or a rock star.
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