hewer
/ˈhjuːə(r)/noun
1- dated〈旧〉a person who cuts wood, stone, or other materials伐木工, 采石工; 砍伐者。
1.1
- a miner who cuts coal from a seam采煤工人。
短语
hewers of wood and drawers of water
- menial drudges; labourers.劈柴挑水者, 做苦工的人; 劳工。
- ORIGIN: with biblical allusion to Josh. 9:21.