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Definition of pipeman in English: pipemannoun ˈpʌɪpman 1A firefighter who operates a hose. 2Any worker involved in the laying, maintenance, or use of pipes; (Mining) the operator of a hose for washing away dirt, waste material, etc. 3A habitual smoker of a pipe. 4Among North American Indians: a pipe bearer. Now rare.
Origin Mid 18th century. From pipe + man. Definition of pipeman in US English: pipemannounˈpʌɪpman 1A firefighter who operates a hose. 2Any worker involved in the laying, maintenance, or use of pipes; (Mining) the operator of a hose for washing away dirt, waste material, etc. 3A habitual smoker of a pipe. 4Among North American Indians: a pipe bearer. Now rare.
Origin Mid 18th century. From pipe + man. |