pumpman

[ puhmp-muhn ]

noun

, plural pump·men.

1. a person who runs a power-operated pump.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pumpman¹

First recorded in 1770–80; pump ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

A pumpman had picked up a piece of heavy timbering and thrown it at him in mock ferocity.

From Project Gutenberg

Each gun's crew composed of as many as 14 men is to furnish two, but, when of less than 14 men, one Pumpman only.

From Project Gutenberg