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second man

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noun

  1. a person who assists the driver in crewing a locomotive

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A second man, aged 26, has also been questioned under caution.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

A photograph showed the second man caked in mud, his hands pressed together in prayer, as rescuers carried him on a stretcher.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

If France wins its next two games, he’ll become the second man to coach two World Cup champions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The second man reported a five-day history of headaches, vomiting, light sensitivity, neck pain and confusion, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

“What are you doing here?” the second man demanded.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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