Back-overman
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Back-overman is a noun meaning (mining, historical) A person employed to superintend the pit during the "back" or afternoon shift, in the absence of the overman.
Meaning
(mining, historical) A person employed to superintend the pit during the "back" or afternoon shift, in the absence of the overman.
Word Forms
- back-overmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overman, sumpman, headsman, skipman, metalman, brakeman.
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