noun a rough or uncouth person, especially a worker in an oil field or on a drilling rig
In the construction industry, a roughneck refers to a laborer or worker who performs physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting, digging, and site preparation.
On ships and vessels, roughnecks are crew members responsible for handling heavy equipment, mooring lines, and other physically demanding tasks.
In mining operations, roughnecks are workers who assist with drilling, blasting, and other tasks involved in extracting minerals from the earth.
A roughneck is a slang term for a person who works on an oil rig, typically performing manual labor tasks such as drilling, maintenance, and equipment operation.
In the oil and gas industry, a roughneck refers to a laborer who works on drilling rigs performing manual labor tasks.
In a metaphorical sense, roughneck can be used to describe someone who is tough, rugged, or physically strong, such as in sports or military contexts.
In the construction industry, a roughneck may refer to a laborer or worker who performs physically demanding tasks on job sites.
In the mining industry, a roughneck may refer to a worker who is involved in the extraction of minerals or ores from the earth.