Concreter

/ˈkɒŋkriːtər/ noun

Definition

A person who works with concrete; someone who lays, finishes, or specializes in concrete construction work.

Etymology

From 'concrete' (the building material, from Latin 'concretum') with the agent suffix '-er' (one who). This occupational term became standard in English in the 20th century with the rise of modern construction.

Kelly Says

Concreters are modern-day artisans—a master concreter can make a parking lot beautiful or ugly, and their skill determines whether concrete looks like cold industrial material or refined architectural design.

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