silkwood

/ˈsɪlkʊwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small town in Oklahoma, USA, known for its coal mining and labor disputes, particularly the 1917 Ludlow Massacre.

“The documentary film ‘Silkwood’ tells the story of a labor union activist in Silkwood, Oklahoma.”

Synonyms

  • labor dispute
  • mining town