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
Preceded by their chainmen, Rutter and Reade trudged along the trail for something like a mile.
From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
The chainmen, lounging nearby, had wasted no time in getting safely to cover.
From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
Gladstone was surprised to see so small a lad in charge of the chainmen, and began to talk with him.
From McClure's Magazine December, 1895 by Ida M. Tarbell
"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 H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
