Tillerman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɪləmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tillerman is a noun meaning (US) A person who steers the rear wheels of a fire truck (a tiller truck) or controls its ladder.
Meaning
(US) A person who steers the rear wheels of a fire truck (a tiller truck) or controls its ladder.
Example Sentences
That function was reserved for the tillerman (the man that sits at the top steering position at the rear of the aerial ladder).
The driver in the back is called the tillerman. The tillerman steers the rear wheels, allowing the truck to turn onto narrow streets and alleys.
Word Forms
- tillermen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firetender, tiller, chauffeur, torchman, tenderman, towerman.
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