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ladderman

ladderman

6.7
A firefighter who carries and uses ladders during emergencies
  • noun
  • /ˈlædərˌmæn/
  • Specialized
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  • During the fire drill, the ladderman efficiently set up the ladder for the firefighters to reach the roof.

Examples

  • The ladderman positioned the ladder against the building so that the team could access the upper floor safely.

  • In emergencies, the ladderman is crucial for quickly moving the ladder to help rescue trapped individuals.

  • A ladderman, Washington, walks in with a memo.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • A ladderman, NIGHTENGALE, steps on Brian's back.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • Grindle leaps to the ladderman's side, grabbing his arms and coat.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • At the same moment, part of the floor beside a heavy sewing machine gives way and a ladderman, Santos, falls through, grabbing the edges at the last minute as flames bellow up from underneath.

    Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

firefighter
vsladderman
271 2.1

A person who puts out fires and saves people from danger

focuses specifically on carrying and using equipment for reaching high places during emergencies
fireman
vsladderman
75 1.0

A person who puts out fires and rescues people

focuses specifically on carrying and using equipment for reaching high places during emergencies
firewoman
vsladderman
1 3.0

A woman who works in a fire department and puts out fires

focuses specifically on carrying and using equipment for reaching high places during emergencies

Surface Forms

ladderman singular
laddermen plural

Morphology

ladderman = ladder + man (transparent) = ladder + man

Formed by a clear compound 'ladder' + 'man' meaning a person associated with ladders; the agentive sense is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Ladderman is made of the simple parts ladder ('ladder') and man ('person'). So, a ladderman is a firefighter whose job is to carry, put up, and use ladders in emergencies.