groundman

\\ˈgrau̇n(d)ˌman, -_mən\ noun (plural groundmen)

1.

a. : a strip-mine worker who moves dirt and coal within reach of power shovels

b. : a mine worker who deepens haulageways by digging out the bottom and lowering tracks

2. : a member of a work crew who performs the tasks that can be done on or from the ground: as

a. : one who digs holes and raises poles for electric power or telephone lines and lifts equipment and tools to linemen

b. : one who assists with the erection of oil-well drilling rigs or power lines, the driving of piles, or the construction or wrecking of buildings

3. : groundkeeper 1

4. : an electrician who attends to grounding connections

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groundman see ↑groundsman below.

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Main Entry: ↑ground

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groundsˈman or sometimes groundˈman noun

1. A person whose job is to take care of a cricket ground or a sportsfield, etc (also (US) groundsˈkeeper)

2. An aerodrome mechanic

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Main Entry: ↑ground