towerman

English edit

A towerman at work, Proviso Yard, Chicago, 1943

Etymology edit

From tower +‎ man.

Noun edit

towerman (plural towermen)

(rail transport, US) a person employed in a railroad switch tower to control and direct the movement of cars and trains.

References edit

“towerman”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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