"sidewalk superintendent" meaning in All languages combined

See sidewalk superintendent on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sidewalk superintendents [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sidewalk superintendent (plural sidewalk superintendents)
  1. (construction) A passer-by or other person who watches and possibly advises work at a construction project from a sidewalk or other vantage point. Categories (topical): Construction Synonyms: kibitzer
    Sense id: en-sidewalk_superintendent-en-noun-wBORNw5N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

Inflected forms

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