pumpman
Americannoun
PLURAL
pumpmenEtymology
Origin of pumpman
Example Sentences
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Presently he passes an order to the pumpman, and the power-house echoes to the easy thrust of his giant engine.
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Some of the tanks are in lonely places, and if the children got out there they would be taken in charge by the pumpman or switchman.
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Another irate—but laughing—pumpman had come forward.
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A pumpman had picked up a piece of heavy timbering and thrown it at him in mock ferocity.
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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.
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