"boilerman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boilermen [plural]
Etymology: From boiler + man. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|boiler|man}} boiler + man Head templates: {{en-noun|boilermen}} boilerman (plural boilermen)
  1. A person who tends the fire for a steam engine Categories (topical): Occupations, People Synonyms: stoker, fireman Translations (Translations): pendandang (Malay)

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