chainman
noun
a person who holds and positions a chain in taking measurements.
chainmen
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pluralof chainman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In surveying, your chainmen could measure your distances for you.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
After some time had passed the chainmen had "chained" the whole distance between Tom's stake and the rod resting on the next stake.
From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
"Here, you fellows," called Tom, almost gayly, as he ran to where engineers and chainmen men were standing in little groups, talking gloomily over the forenoon's work.
From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Accordingly, Reade allowed his chainmen to proceed measuring until they were fairly close to the pond.
From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Rutter, like a good chief, saw to it that his two assistants and the chainmen were started on their meal ere he himself began.
From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
