wireman
Americannoun
plural
wiremen-
a person who installs and maintains electric wiring.
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Slang. a professional wiretapper.
noun
Etymology
Origin of wireman
Example Sentences
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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
An enlisted man answered: "Hello . . . wait a minute," and he shouted: "Hey, where's that wireman, anyone seen that wireman?"
From Time Magazine Archive
As the wireman or angler brings the fish to the boat, the object is to "lead" the fish into position to be gaffed, therefore the term "leader."
From Time Magazine Archive
This book is intended for the amateur, the wireman, or the engineer who desires to establish a means of telephonic communication between the rooms of his home, office, or shop.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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