"crossing keeper" meaning in All languages combined

See crossing keeper on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: crossing keepers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} crossing keeper (plural crossing keepers)
  1. (rail transport) A member of railway staff who looks after a level crossing. Categories (topical): Occupations, Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-crossing_keeper-en-noun-vmtzywtV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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