Handsignalman

Quick meaning: Handsignalman is a noun meaning A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway.

Meaning

A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway.

Example Sentences

[...] 1. Handsignalmen, where needed, ought to wear a conspicuous orange/yellow cape (like many road workmen) to draw attention to them.

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.

Word Forms

• handsignalmen
• hand signalman

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include signalperson, signalman, signaller, signalist, signalwoman, flagman.

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