"metalman" meaning in All languages combined

See metalman on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: metalmen [plural]
Etymology: From metal + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|metal|man}} metal + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|metalmen}} metalman (plural metalmen)
  1. A man who works with metals.
    Sense id: en-metalman-en-noun-jW1piFIa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man, People Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 42 48 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 47 30 24 Disambiguation of People: 53 47 0
  2. (mining, historical) A workman who takes the roof down to give the miners more height to work in. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-metalman-en-noun-BXM7MSlV Categories (other): Mining, English entries with incorrect language header, People Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 42 48 Disambiguation of People: 53 47 0 Topics: business, mining
  3. (music) A metal musician or fan. Synonyms: metalhead
    Sense id: en-metalman-en-noun-xlz1GDKN Categories (other): Music, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 42 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 14 24 63 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 14 33 53 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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