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单词 engineman
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Definition of engineman in English:

engineman

noun ˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)nmənˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)nman
  • 1A person (especially a man) who operates, or assists with the operation of, a fire engine. Now US.

  • 2A person (especially a man) who operates or attends to a stationary engine (especially a steam engine) in a factory, mine, etc. Now rare (chiefly historical).

  • 3The operator of a locomotive engine; a train driver.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Boston Selectman. From engine + man.

Definition of engineman in US English:

engineman

noun
  • 1A person (especially a man) who operates, or assists with the operation of, a fire engine. Now US.

  • 2A person (especially a man) who operates or attends to a stationary engine (especially a steam engine) in a factory, mine, etc. Now rare (chiefly historical).

  • 3The operator of a locomotive engine; a train driver.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Boston Selectman. From engine + man.

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