"secondman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: secondmen [plural]
Etymology: From second (“2nd”) + -man. Etymology templates: {{af|en|second|-man|t1=2nd}} second (“2nd”) + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|secondmen}} secondman (plural secondmen)
  1. (rail transport, UK) A driver's assistant on a diesel or electric locomotive. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Occupations, Rail transportation Synonyms: second man

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