"banksman" meaning in English

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          "text": "It was signalled forward by a banksman and as it passed him at low speed, the amber lights on the level crossing illuminated, […] The banksman was facing away from the crossing when signalling the lorry driver and did not notice the crossing's activation for about five seconds, […] After being alerted by another member of staff, the banksman ordered the lorry to reverse as the barriers started to lower.",
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        "The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached."
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          "vehicle",
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          "load",
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          "attach",
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        "(UK, civil engineering) The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached."
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      "word": "spotter"
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          "attach",
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