English Explanatory Dictionary

lengthman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a length of canal, railway, or road.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛŋθmn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lengthman.wav /ˈlɛŋθˌm(ə)n/

Word forms

lengthman lengthmen length man lengths man lengthsman

Etymology

From length + -man (suffix denoting a man or person who is an expert in an area or who takes part in an activity).

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