Outkeeper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Outkeeper is a noun meaning An attachment to a surveyor's compass for keeping tally in chaining.
Meaning
An attachment to a surveyor's compass for keeping tally in chaining.
More Meanings
- One who is responsible for maintaining a remote area.
Example Sentences
This was a single dwelling, the home of one of the outkeepers.
When she got to the outkeeper's house, however, Trevelton wasn't there, even though she'd been certain he would be.
My husband David is the 'outkeeper' dealing with all the grounds, gardens, shopping and housekeeping and building related issues," says Shirley.
Goldsmith Chandlee placed an outkeeper on his compasses like none other. The outkeeper that Goldsmith Chandlee invented and developed had no equal.
Word Forms
- outkeepers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include countertally, poundkeeper, counter, swatch, doorstopper, forestaff.
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