What does beatsman mean?
Beatsman means (dated, rare) A policeman who walks the beat..
Beatsman
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(dated, rare) A policeman who walks the beat..
Example Sentences
Police authorities are similarly aware that motor cars and wireless and infra-red photography and photo-telegraphy will not avail in the crime war without the familiar, slow-moving beatsman as the broad base of the whole organisation.
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- beatsmen
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What is a synonym for beatsman?
Common synonyms include beat cop.
What is the opposite of beatsman?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use beatsman in a sentence?
Police authorities are similarly aware that motor cars and wireless and infra-red photography and photo-telegraphy will not avail in the crime war without the familiar, slow-moving beatsman as the broad base of the whole organisation.
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