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gandy dancer

The phrase “gandy dancer” has 4 syllables: gan-dy dan-cer

It's pronounced as /ˈɡændi ˈdænsər/

What is synonym and antonym for gandy dancer?

In the thesaurus, “gandy dancer” has 35 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gandy dancer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gandy dancer

Antonyms for gandy dancer

  • boss
  • employer
  • gaffer
  • superior
  • supervisor

Meanings of gandy dancer

  • noun
    1. A railway laborer, especially a member of a crew which carries rails and affixes them to ties.

Example Sentences

  • The job of a gandy dancer was physically demanding, requiring strength and precision in equal measure.
  • The old photographs captured the gritty life of a railroad worker, known as a gandy dancer, maintaining the tracks.
  • During the era of steam locomotives, a gandy dancer played a crucial role in keeping the railway lines in top condition.
  • In the historical novel, the protagonist starts as a humble gandy dancer before rising through the ranks in the railroad industry.
  • My grandfather used to work as a gandy dancer during the summer months to earn extra income.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gandy dancer, such as: assistant, associate, boss, cog, colleague, coworker, drudge.

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