dogman

British

/ ˈdɒɡmən /

noun

a person who directs the operation of a crane whilst riding on an object being lifted by it

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"I'll walk down to the ferry with you," said the dogman.

From Sixes and Sevens by O. Henry

"Jim Berry!" breathed the dogman, with exclamation points in his voice.

From Sixes and Sevens by O. Henry

The dogman discharged this duty well, being as faithful as the dogs he kept, and as keen a judge of human nature.

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore

"I'd never dare to," said the dogman, awed at the bold proposition.

From Sixes and Sevens by O. Henry

But, for all that, the dogman loved the lady, at a faithful distance.

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore

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