Definition of helper
:one that helps;
especially
:a relatively unskilled worker who assists a skilled worker usually by manual labor
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The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.
over the summer Chris worked as a carpenter's helper
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A team of all-black-faced helpers officially accompany the Dutch Santa before Christmas each year.
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Jim Kimbel, his helper, sits next to him and methodically sorts the crabs by size, tossing them into bushels, or baskets.
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Software There isn't much bloatware on this Windows 10 Home device, and most of the programs that are pre-installed are HP helpers.
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The goal of the trial was to learn how best to use robots as helpers to the disabled and act as care-takers.
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Never get too big to get your hands dirty Despite having a team of helpers, Martinez will jump in to do any job that needs to be done.
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Junior Wildland Firefighter program Children can meet Smokey Bear and his helpers at the Junior Wildland Firefighter program 11 a.m. July 15 at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dunewood Campground Amphitheater, 645 Broadway Ave.
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Junior Wildland Firefighter program Children can meet Smokey Bear and his helpers at the Junior Wildland Firefighter program 11 a.m. July 15 at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dunewood Campground Amphitheater, 645 Broadway Ave.
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Student peer helpers and Ramona High athletes assisted adapted PE teacher Connie Halfaker, adapted PE specialist Ashley Mathews, Cox, and the elementary-through-high-school participants at the meet, held on the Bulldog Stadium track.
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First Known Use of helper
13th century
helper Synonyms
Synonyms
adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekickRelated Words
attendant, handmaiden (also handmaid), maid, maidservant, scullion, servant; auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling; employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker; gal Friday, girl Friday; man Friday, right hand; aide-de-campHELPER Defined for English Language Learners
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