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单词 gangman
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Definition of gangman in English:

gangman

noun ˈɡaŋmanˈɡaŋmən

  • 1A member of a gang of workers or labourers; (also) a foreman or overseer of such a gang. Now chiefly Indian English: a member of a gang of workers responsible for maintenance of a section of railway.

  • 2A member of a criminal gang, a gangster. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From gang + man. Compare earlier gangsman.

 
 

Definition of gangman in US English:

gangman

noun

  • 1A member of a gang of workers or labourers; (also) a foreman or overseer of such a gang. Now chiefly Indian English: a member of a gang of workers responsible for maintenance of a section of railway.

  • 2A member of a criminal gang, a gangster. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From gang + man. Compare earlier gangsman.

 
 
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