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flagger

flagger

5.6
A person who places small flags to mark boundaries or work locations
  • noun
  • /ˈflæɡər/
  • US
translation icon : marcador
  • The flagger stood at the entrance of the construction site, directing traffic safely around the area.

Examples

  • The flagger stood at the intersection.

  • Each flagger must ensure the markers are visible and accurate for the survey team.

  • The flagger carefully marked the construction site before the crew arrived.

  • Before any digging started, a flagger placed flags to show the property line.

  • Many flaggers work during the construction season.

  • During the survey, the flagger marked the boundary lines clearly so the team knew where to dig.

  • As we approached the road work, the flagger waved the flag to signal us to stop until it was safe to proceed.

Synonyms

locator
vsflagger
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A person who measures and marks the edges of land to show who owns it

does physical flag placement rather than legal boundary determination
spotter
vsflagger
1 5.5

A worker who marks items so people can find or track them

focuses on marking land boundaries and survey points instead
flagman
vsflagger
  • US
5.5

A person who places small flags to mark positions and hazards at a work area

is the general name for that same flag placing job

Surface Forms

flagger singular
flaggers plural

Morphology

flagger = flag (transparent) = flag + er

An agent noun formed by adding '-er' to 'flag'; the job of placing flags is directly named.

Etymology

Flagger comes from flag, a small cloth or marker used to 'signal' a place, plus -er meaning 'a person who does something'. So a flagger who places flags on a site is someone who marks boundaries or points to guide work and keep locations clear.