A manual worker is someone who performs physical labor, often with their hands. A LABOURER is a person who does unskilled or semi-skilled work, such as construction or agricultural work. A LABORER is a person who does manual labor, such as digging ditches or operating machinery. An ARTISAN is a skilled craftsperson who creates handmade items, such as furniture or jewelry. All of these terms refer to people who do manual work, either with their hands or with tools.