"shedmaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shedmasters [plural]
Etymology: From shed + master. Etymology templates: {{af|en|shed|master}} shed + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} shedmaster (plural shedmasters)
  1. (rail transport, UK) The person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed). Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation

Inflected forms

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