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Contractor

/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
  2. A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
  3. A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc.
  4. A person hired to do a job on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee.

Example Sentences

Two days later, walking beyond the usual limit of the conventional promenade, Carrados reached a rough wooden hut such as contractors erect during the progress of their work.
It looks like you're off to a three-hour staff meeting that doesn't apply to me. I'm glad I'm a highly-paid contractor. I'll be increasing my skills while you fight to get oxygen to your brains.

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What does contractor mean?

Contractor means A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures..

What is a synonym for contractor?

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What is the opposite of contractor?

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How do you use contractor in a sentence?

Two days later, walking beyond the usual limit of the conventional promenade, Carrados reached a rough wooden hut such as contractors erect during the progress of their work.

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