Definitions for signalman
ˈsɪg nl mənsig·nal·man

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. signalmannoun

   a railroad employee in charge of signals and point in a railroad yard

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. signalmannoun

   Somebody employed to operate the signals and points of a railway.

2. signalmannoun

   A member of the armed forces responsible for signalling.

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1. Signalman

   A signalman is a person who historically made signals using flags and light. In modern times, the role of signalmen has evolved and now usually uses electronic communication equipment. Signalmen usually work in rail transport networks, armed forces, or construction (to direct heavy equipment such as cranes). Many armed forces now use the rank of signaller instead.

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1. signalman

   A signalman is an individual, often employed in the field of transportation (like railways) or the military, who is responsible for transmitting and receiving signals, typically through various types of signals like flags, lights, or radio. They play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient communication or navigation.

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1. Signalmannoun

   a man whose business is to manage or display signals; especially, one employed in setting the signals by which railroad trains are run or warned

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1. Signalman

   A Signalman is a person who historically made signals using flags and light. In modern times the role of Signalmen has evolved and now usually uses electronic communication equipment. Signalmen usually work in rail transport networks, armed forces, or construction. Many armed forces now use the rank of Signaller instead.

Matched Categories

1. • Signaler
   • Trainman

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce signalman?

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How to say signalman in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of signalman in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of signalman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=signalman
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Signalman
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signalman
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signalman
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=signalman
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=signalman