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Definitions for switchman
ˈswɪtʃ mənswitch·man
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Princeton's WordNet
switchmannoun
a man who operates railroad switches
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switchmannoun
A person who operates railway switches which route trains onto rail tracks.
switchmannoun
A person whose job is to help in the switching of railcars in a railway yard.
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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
Switchmannoun
one who tends a switch on a railway
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of switchman in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of switchman in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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