cotton picker
The term "cotton picker" has historical roots in manual labor, often associated with slavery, and in modern times, refers to a machine used in agriculture.
Definition
B2Agriculture
(general)A person who manually collects cotton from plants.
Example
- During the harvest season, cotton pickers work long hours in the fields.
B2Agriculture
(general)A machine used to gather cotton from plants.
Example
- Modern cotton pickers can harvest large fields quickly and efficiently.
C1History
(offensive, ethnic slur)A derogatory term historically used to refer to black slaves who harvested cotton.
Similar
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