English · Slang Attested

rodbuster

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A concrete-reinforcing ironworker.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

công nhân sắt thép

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Present-day construction "stiffs" relish explanation of such nicknames as pile butt, rod buster, rust eater, tin knocker, and wood butcher, as well as tales about what these "hands" do.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rodbuster” mean?

A concrete-reinforcing ironworker.

Is “rodbuster” formal or informal?

rodbuster is generally slang.

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