engineman
Americannoun
plural
enginemenEtymology
Origin of engineman
Example Sentences
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Akiree Pointer, an engineman fireman recruit from Arlington, Texas, was found on the USS John C. Stennis and showed no obvious and apparent cause of death.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2017
Navy identified the sailor as Akiree Pointer, an engineman fireman recruit from Arlington, Texas.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2017
Much like the term “fireman” has evolved to “firefighter” and “policeman” to “police officer,” an engineman could be called an engine technician and a yeoman could be called an administrative specialist.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2016
Under normal circumstances, the engineman of the Pennsylvania Railroad's flyer Red Arrow has a clear track as his train roars through Philadelphia's famed Main Line suburbs on its run from Detroit.
From Time Magazine Archive
Although running on the wrong track, engineman is unable to say whether or not he whistled for the crossing.
From Railroad Accidents Their Cause and Prevention by Richards, R. C.
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