"trackman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: trackmen [plural]
Etymology: From track + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|track|man}} track + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|trackmen}} trackman (plural trackmen)
  1. (US, rail transport) A railway employee who inspects and maintains the permanent way of a railway installation. Tags: US Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: platelayer Related terms: trackperson, trackwoman

Inflected forms

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