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engineman

American  
[en-juhn-man, -muhn] / ˈɛn dʒənˌmæn, -mən /

noun

enginemen plural
  1. a person who operates or helps to operate an engine or locomotive.


Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

Etymology

Origin of engineman

First recorded in 1715–25; engine + man

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

A veteran engineman of 26 years service, 55-year-old Jacob Kiefer was arrested and charged with criminal negligence.

From Time Magazine Archive

The news stirred the old engineman, and his excitement threw him off his guard.

From Whispering Smith by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

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