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Definition of Roughnecks
1. roughneck [v] - See also: roughneck
Lexicographical Neighbors of Roughnecks
Literary usage of Roughnecks
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Houston, TX: A Photographic Portrait by Jim Olive (2006)
"... roughnecks OFFSHORE EXPANSION OF GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER (top) Oil
production and environmental issues may come and go with the profits that ..."
2. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1994-1995 by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"(roughnecks guide pipe sections to and from oil well openings and help operate
... roughnecks and other crew members may advance to derrick operator and, ..."
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