"banksman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: banksmen [plural]
Etymology: bank + -s- + -man Etymology templates: {{af|en|bank|-s-|-man}} bank + -s- + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|banksmen}} banksman (plural banksmen)
  1. (UK, civil engineering) The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached. Wikipedia link: banksman Tags: UK Synonyms: dogman [Australia, New-Zealand], spotter [US], signalman (english: Asia) [US], observer, lookout

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