"hoistman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hoistmen [plural]
Etymology: From hoist + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hoist|man}} hoist + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|hoistmen}} hoistman (plural hoistmen)
  1. (mining) A person who operates the hoisting machinery. Categories (topical): Mining

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