单词 | engineman |
释义 | engineman/ˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)nmən/ /ˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)nman/noun 1A person (especially a man) who operates, or assists with the operation of, a fire engine. Now US. 2A person (especially a man) who operates or attends to a stationary engine (especially a steam engine) in a factory, mine, etc. Now rare (chiefly historical ). 3The operator of a locomotive engine; a train driver.
OriginEarly 18th century; earliest use found in Boston Selectman. From engine + man. |
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