banksman

British  

/ ˈbæŋksmən /

noun

1. a crane driver's helper, who signals instructions to the driver for the movement of the crane and its jib

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Example Sentences

An inquest jury previously found no banksman - trained to direct vehicles - was present, the excavator was parked in an "area of restricted movement" and it had "not been instructed to operate".

From BBC

An inquest jury later found no banksman - trained to direct vehicles - was present, the excavator was parked in an "area of restricted movement" and it had "not been instructed to operate".

From BBC

Simon Morgan, prosecuting, said the cables should have been protected by fencing, goal posts, and bunting to prevent vehicles operating beneath them and a banksman should have been used to ensure safe movement of plant.

From BBC

The only thing he did for the old Laird was to make him his banksman at a pound a week—the only thing save one thing, and that is the beginning of this story.

From Project Gutenberg

The old banksman was forbidden to send for a doctor, but he contrived to dispatch a messenger for Parson Christian.

From Project Gutenberg