hand signalman

A form of handsignalman — A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway.

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Meanings

nounhand signalman (plural hand signalmen)

plural hand signalmen

  1. alternativeAlternative form of handsignalman.

    The major factors to be considered in formulating a work programme, Mr. Lambert added, were: [...] (7) requirements for look-out men and hand signalmen, [...].

    1961 December, “Planning the London Midland main-line electrification”, in Trains Illustrated, page 720
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APA

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Chicago

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