leadsman

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leads·man

L0086100 (lĕdz′mən)n. Nautical The person using the lead line in taking soundings.

leadsman

(ˈlɛdzmən) n, pl -men (Nautical Terms) nautical a sailor who takes soundings with a lead line

leads•man

(ˈlɛdz mən)

n., pl. -men. Naut. a person who sounds with a lead line. [1500–10]