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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pointsman

/pɔɪntsmæn/ noun · British
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What does pointsman mean?

noun

A railwayman responsible for the safe passage of trains at level crossings or junctions. A person who directs the movement of trains.

Example

"The pointsman carefully checked the signals before allowing the train to proceed."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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