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单词 pipeman
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Definition of pipeman in English:

pipeman

noun 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:

pipeman

nounˈpʌɪpman
  • 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.

 
 
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