"metalman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: metalmen [plural]
Etymology: From metal + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|metal|man}} metal + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|metalmen}} metalman (plural metalmen)
  1. A man who works with metals.
    Sense id: en-metalman-en-noun-jW1piFIa Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -man Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 50 45 5
  2. (mining, historical) A workman who takes the roof down to give the miners more height to work in. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Mining, People
    Sense id: en-metalman-en-noun-BXM7MSlV Disambiguation of People: 33 67 0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 75 11 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 50 45 5 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 14 58 28 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 11 84 5 Topics: business, mining
  3. (music) A metal musician or fan. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: metalhead
    Sense id: en-metalman-en-noun-xlz1GDKN Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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