Meaning
A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Clipping of navigator, in reference to the navigation canals upon which these workers first toiled, + -y.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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