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switchman

/swɪtʃmæn/ noun · British & US
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What does switchman mean?

noun

A person who operates a switch, especially in a railway yard or on a railroad. A person who controls the movement of trains or other vehicles by operating switches or signals.

Example

"The switchman carefully checked the tracks before allowing the train to proceed."

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