Pumpman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pumpman is a noun meaning A man employed to operate a pump, as in a mine.
Meaning
A man employed to operate a pump, as in a mine.
Example Sentences
This engine, and the branch engine, were washed out regularly after six days' work by the pumpman (but not on a Monday) the spare engine being used to cover their normal duties on such occasions.
Word Forms
- pumpmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pumpsman, pumper, valveman, sumpman, pitman, putter.
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