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signalman

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signalman [ˈsɪgnəlmən]
n pl -men
1. (Transport / Railways) a railway employee in charge of the signals and points within a section
2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) a man who sends and receives signals, esp in the navy
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Noun1.signalman - a railroad employee in charge of signals and point in a railroad yard
signaler, signaller - someone who communicates by signals
railroad man, railroader, railway man, railwayman, trainman - an employee of a railroad
Translations
signalman [ˈsɪgnlmən] N (signalmen (pl)) (Rail) → guardavía mf
signalman [ˈsɪgnəlmən] n (RAILWAYS) → aiguilleur m
signalman [ˈsɪgnlmən] n (-men (pl)) (Rail) → deviatore m
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