Etymology
Origin of towerman
Example Sentences
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“The towerman is basically our insurance policy to make sure that we get a first look at an early stage of a fire in that location,” he said.
From Washington Times
He did, however, look very sneeringly and significantly at the young towerman with a kind of triumphant vindictiveness, Ralph fancied.
From Project Gutenberg
"Get out of here!" said Jack Knight, head towerman of the Great Northern Railroad, at Stanley Junction.
From Project Gutenberg
There was a lull in active duty for the veteran towerman as the noon whistles blew.
From Project Gutenberg
The old towerman disappeared down the trap ladder.
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