groundman

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
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

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