pitman
Meaning
- One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
- A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.
Synonyms
coal miner
connecting link
crank arm
coupling bar
joint lever
link rod
crank-guide
slotted lever
connecting bar
side rod
bench work
engine attendant
draw-bar
gearhead attendant
binding rod
attachment link
union lever
linking member
link lever
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɪt.mən/
Etymology
From pit + -man.
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