Barrowman
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barrowman is a noun meaning (mining, historical) A putter: one who puts the tubs of coal from the workings to the cranes, flats, or stations, so that they can be conveyed to the surface.
Meaning
(mining, historical) A putter: one who puts the tubs of coal from the workings to the cranes, flats, or stations, so that they can be conveyed to the surface.
More Meanings
- (historical) A street vendor selling fruit and vegetables from a barrow.
Word Forms
- barrowmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barrow, barrow-way, helper-up, gatewayman, bogger, onsetter.
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