"chainman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: chainmen [plural]
Etymology: From chain + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|chain|man}} chain + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|chainmen}} chainman (plural chainmen)
  1. (surveying) One who uses a chain or measuring tape. Categories (topical): Surveying Related terms: rodman Translations (one who wields a chain): cadenero (Spanish)

Inflected forms

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