Definition of "wood-chopper" [wood-chopper]

• One who chops wood; specifically, one who cuts down trees, as a lumberman. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Thus, the poor telegrapher may develop into an excellent wood-chopper."
• "Enrico Piccolomini was a wood-chopper on the Kennan Ranch."
• "This was a fine adjustment, for by working hammer-and - tongs through a twelve-hour day, after freight had been deducted from the selling price of the wood in Los Angeles, the wood-chopper received one dollar and sixty cents."