Meaning Of The Word Roughneck

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roughneck
countable noun: A roughneck is someone who operates an oil well.

roughneck in American English
a rough, crude person, esp. one who is quarrelsome and disorderly; rowdy
to work as a roughneck
noun: a rough, coarse person; a tough

roughneck in British English
noun: a rough or violent person; thug

roughneck in the Oil and Gas Industry
noun: A roughneck is a member of the drilling crew.

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