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chargewoman

chargewoman

9.9
A woman who uses explosives to blast rock in mining or building work
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɑrdʒˌwʊmən/
  • Archaic
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  • The mining company hired a skilled chargewoman to oversee the blasting operations.

Examples

  • As the only chargewoman on the site, she was responsible for handling all the explosives.

  • Each chargewoman must follow strict safety protocols during demolition projects.

  • The chargewoman prepared the explosives for the blast.

  • Many chargewomen work in the mining industry.

  • As the only chargewoman on the construction crew, she led the team in safely managing all explosive materials.

  • Each chargewoman is required to complete extensive training on how to properly handle explosives.

  • The experienced chargewoman carefully calculated the amount of explosives needed for the controlled blast.

Synonyms

blaster
vschargewoman
  • Specialized
6 8.4

A worker who uses explosives to break rock or destroy buildings

is used mainly for workers in mining or construction rather than general demolition
chargeman
vschargewoman
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who places and sets off explosives in mines or construction

is the female form used for women in that job

Surface Forms

chargewoman singular
chargewomen plural

Morphology

chargewoman = charge + woman (semi-transparent) = charge + woman

Formally a clear compound ('charge' + 'woman'), but the specific occupational sense of 'charge' (setting explosive charges) is specialized and may not be obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Chargewoman comes from charge ('a load or explosive put in place to blast') and woman ('female'), so it names a woman who works with charges. So, a chargewoman is a woman whose job is to handle and set explosives for blasting in mines or demolition.