wireman
Americannoun
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a person who installs and maintains electric wiring.
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Slang. a professional wiretapper.
noun
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Andrea Kelly Kelly graduated from an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ pre-apprenticeship program to become a construction wireman.
From Slate • Feb. 7, 2023
After graduating from DeForest High School, Havey got a job as an apprentice wireman for the Western Electric Company in Chicago.
From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2016
If the fish surges ahead, the wireman can move with the fish and the gaff is not in the way of the leader or in danger of breaking it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Once the fish is in position for a gaff shot, the gaffman comes in behind and alongside the wireman or angler, not in front of him.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is in every respect a handy, well-written, instructive, comprehensive volume on wiring for the wireman, foreman, contractor, or electrician. 2nd Revised Edition.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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