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Pieceworker

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A worker who is paid according to the number of units of work produced..

Example Sentences

The lowliest of employees, piece workers were paid only for each bird or mammal they stuffed, or each fossil they prepared.

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What does pieceworker mean?

Pieceworker means A worker who is paid according to the number of units of work produced..

What is a synonym for pieceworker?

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What is the opposite of pieceworker?

Possible antonyms include timeworker.

How do you use pieceworker in a sentence?

The lowliest of employees, piece workers were paid only for each bird or mammal they stuffed, or each fossil they prepared.

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