Meanings
A biblical term, first mentioned in Joshua 9:21.
Those who drudge, or are made to work hard; those who do menial or servile work at the behest of others; physical labourers.
Example Sentences
1
In the feudal system, peasants were hewers of wood and drawers of water for the lord of the manor.
2
The servants were treated as if they were hewers of wood and drawers of water, having to meet every demand of the wealthy family.
3
In this company, the interns are often treated as hewers of wood and drawers of water, given the most menial tasks.
4
The new recruits were initially assigned to be hewers of wood and drawers of water until they proved themselves capable of more advanced work.
5
The slaves on the plantation were considered to be nothing more than hewers of wood and drawers of water.
