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banksman

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Topics: civil-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of browman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, mining

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: browman

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bank + -s- + -man.