"trainmaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trainmasters [plural]
Etymology: From train + master. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|train|master}} train + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} trainmaster (plural trainmasters)
  1. (US, rail transport) A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more. Tags: US Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-trainmaster-en-noun-iVBQRJKH Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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