tapeman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tapeman
Example Sentences
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It was that of tapeman, and his duties were to assist the topographer of the party in measuring distances to, or taking the bearings of, prominent objects along the line.
From Campmates A Story of the Plains by Munroe, Kirk
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