flyman

American  

[flahy-muhn] / ˈflaɪ mən /

noun

Theater.

plural

flymen

1. a stagehand, especially one who operates the apparatus in the flies. fly.

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flyman British  

/ ˈflaɪmən /

noun

1. theatre a stagehand who operates the scenery, curtains, etc, in the flies

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Etymology

Origin of flyman

First recorded in 1835–45; fly ² + -man

Example Sentences

“You pull the bag up, the piece goes in,” says John, the head flyman at the National Theatre.

From Washington Post • Jun. 26, 2017

In England he has earned his living as sceneshifter and flyman in a theatre, prop-boy in a film studio, "effect" man with film companies.

From Time Magazine Archive

Not at all," explains flyman; "British Medical Association here.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 8, 1891 by Various

"I 'll walk the rest of the way," he said to the flyman, giving him his fare.

From The Lady Paramount by Harland, Henry

She heard his voice speaking to the flyman, the flyman's exhortation to his horse, the sounds of the wheels receding along the road.

From Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House by Hope, Anthony