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ˈswɪtʃ mənswitch·man

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. switchmannoun

    a man who operates railroad switches

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  1. switchmannoun

    A person who operates railway switches which route trains onto rail tracks.

  2. switchmannoun

    A person whose job is to help in the switching of railcars in a railway yard.

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  1. switchman

    A switchman is a railway worker responsible for operating the railroad switches that control the direction of train travel. They typically align tracks and switches, determine the route of trains, and manage signaling devices. Traditionally, they manually operated levers to control switches, but in modern times, they often perform their duties by using computerized systems. They also play a critical role in ensuring safety by preventing trains from colliding.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Switchmannoun

    one who tends a switch on a railway

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of switchman in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of switchman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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