Chargehand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chargehand is a noun meaning (UK) A person who is in charge of a small group of workers; a lesser foreman.
Meaning
(UK) A person who is in charge of a small group of workers; a lesser foreman.
Example Sentences
The most surprising thing was to discover that each job had its little tricks, peculiarities that had been learned in the experience of years, and one of the really pleasing features was the unlimited patience and kindliness of the chargehands and fitters, who would go to great lengths to teach the budding engineer all they themselves knew.
Word Forms
- chargehands
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subforeman, leadhand, foreman, leadman, yardsman, fore-overman.
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