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Work

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  • hard hat

    noun

    A protective helmet worn at worksites.

    Everyone wore a hard hat during the inspection.

  • hard yakka

    noun

    Hard physical work.

    Digging the garden was hard yakka.

  • hi-vis

    noun

    High-visibility safety clothing.

    Wear hi-vis when entering the worksite.