"chainman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chainmen [plural]
Etymology: Etymology tree English chain English -man English chainman From chain + -man. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|chain|-man|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English chain English -man English chainman From chain + -man. Head templates: {{en-noun|chainmen}} chainman (plural chainmen)
  1. (surveying) One who uses a chain or measuring tape. Related terms: rodman Translations (one who wields a chain): cadenero (Spanish)

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