strikebreaking

strikebreaking is the present participle and gerund of strikebreak.

Meaning of strikebreak

strikebreak (third-person singular simple present strikebreaks, present participle strikebreaking, simple past strikebroke, past participle strikebroken)

To break a strike; to work for a business where the union members are on strike.
- When the first three decided to strikebreak, Baker knew he could use them as a nucleus to train other crews.1996, George E. Hopkins, Flying the Line, page 134

strikebreaking (usually uncountable, plural strikebreakings)

(usually) Activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.
- The Government dared not hire men to care for its 50,000 head for fear of being accused of strikebreaking.1934 August 6, “Hell on the Hoof”, in Time
Synonyms:

blackleggery, scabbery

strikebreaking (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to such activity.
- Caterpillar's main strikebreaking tactic had been to advertise for permanent replacements.1992 April 27, “Bulldozing the U.A.W.”, in Time

From strike + breaking or strikebreak + -ing.

What does strikebreaking mean?: Strikebreaking means activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.
What is strikebreaking the present participle and gerund of?: Strikebreaking is the present participle and gerund of strikebreak.
What part of speech is strikebreaking?: Strikebreaking can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of strikebreaking?: The plural of strikebreaking is strikebreakings.

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