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leadman

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈliːdmən/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The male leader of a group of workers, who reports to a supervisor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

One who leads a dance

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A member of the set decoration department on a film set who is responsible for the props and swing gang and/or set dressers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From lead + -man.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ryhmänjohtaja — leader of group of workers
  • Finnish: kymppi — leader of group of workers
  • Finnish: viejä — one who leads a dance