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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway..
The 12.25 train travelled without incident over the single line and the pilotman saw the Vange handsignalman's green flag from about ½ mile away.
[...] 1. Handsignalmen, where needed, ought to wear a conspicuous orange/yellow cape (like many road workmen) to draw attention to them.
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Hand signalman means A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway..
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The 12.25 train travelled without incident over the single line and the pilotman saw the Vange handsignalman's green flag from about ½ mile away.
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