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Definition of pitman in English: pitmannoun ˈpɪtmənˈpɪtmən 1A coal miner. Example sentencesExamples - At 18, David Purnell, like so many pitmen, had followed his father into the industry after 18 months working as a butcher.
- The sides of the pit contained open spaces where the pitman could stash small pots of oil and wedges.
- But the Wistow pitman says no amount of money can compensate for a crippling hand condition that could leave him on the unemployment scrap heap.
- Their bosses are putting on free yoga classes for all workers in a bid to make pitmen more alert and flexible.
- Thirty years ago, striking pitmen put the country on a three-day week and brought down the Heath government.
2North American A connecting rod. Example sentencesExamples - The saw frame was then lowered, and the pitman, powered by the driving pulley, moved the saw frame back and forth over the stone.
Definition of pitman in US English: pitmannounˈpitmənˈpɪtmən 1A coal miner. Example sentencesExamples - At 18, David Purnell, like so many pitmen, had followed his father into the industry after 18 months working as a butcher.
- Thirty years ago, striking pitmen put the country on a three-day week and brought down the Heath government.
- But the Wistow pitman says no amount of money can compensate for a crippling hand condition that could leave him on the unemployment scrap heap.
- The sides of the pit contained open spaces where the pitman could stash small pots of oil and wedges.
- Their bosses are putting on free yoga classes for all workers in a bid to make pitmen more alert and flexible.
2North American A connecting rod in machinery. Example sentencesExamples - The saw frame was then lowered, and the pitman, powered by the driving pulley, moved the saw frame back and forth over the stone.
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