Meaning & use

Woodcutter

noun·Everyday

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A person who cuts down trees or chops wood, especially as an occupation.

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In the old fairy tale, a poor woodcutter finds a talking fox in the forest.

The woodcutter's axe rang out through the quiet valley each morning.

A note on using this word

A common figure in folk tales and fairy tales, often portrayed as poor but kind-hearted.

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lumberjack

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