Blackleg
Pronunciation: /ˈbɫækˈɫɛɡ/
Blackleg (noun)
- a person who works while others are on strike, often seen negatively.
- a serious disease in cattle caused by bacteria, leading to swelling and death.
Examples
- The blackleg crossed the picket line without hesitation.
- Workers were upset when a blackleg took their jobs during the strike.
Common collocations: hire a blackleg, blackleg tactics, accuse of being a blackleg, blackleg outbreak, prevent blackleg