gopherman

gopherman
\\-mən, -ˌman\ noun (plural gophermen)
1. : a mine worker who extracts ore from pockets that are inaccessible to drilling machines
2. : a logger who digs earth from beneath logs at the point where the skidding chain is to be placed — called also gopher, swamper

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • gopherman — go·pher·man …   English syllables

  • swamper — ˈswämpə(r), wȯm noun ( s) 1. : an inhabitant of swamps or lowlands or one familiar with swampy terrain a guide, fisherman, expert on plant and animal life, crack shot in short, a real swamper R.E.Smallman 2. a. : one that slashes a path (as for… …   Useful english dictionary

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