Surfaceman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Surfaceman is a noun meaning (mining) A miner who works in the open air, rather than underground.
Meaning
(mining) A miner who works in the open air, rather than underground.
More Meanings
- (Scotland) A platelayer; one who maintains a railway track.
Example Sentences
To this I might have paid less heed but for its disquieting confirmation on a later day at a psychic parlour in Edgware Road. Proceeding there in company with my eldest brother-in-law, a plate-layer and surfaceman on the Northern.
Word Forms
- surfacemen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include faceworker, metalman, screensman, miner, shaftman, skipman.
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