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lockkeeper

/lɒkˈkiːpər/ noun · British & US
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What does lockkeeper mean?

noun

A person responsible for the operation and maintenance of a lock on a river or canal, typically living in a lock cottage.

Example

"The lockkeeper had been working on the river for over 20 years and knew every bend and turn by heart."

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