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linewoman

9.9

A woman who measures and marks positions with a long pole

noun
/ˈlaɪnˌwʊmən/

: mujer topógrafa

The experienced linewoman showed the new recruits how to properly use the range pole.

Examples

The linewoman measured the distance between the markers with great care.
As the only linewoman on the surveying team, she took pride in her precision.
The linewoman marked the boundaries clearly.
Many linewomen work in remote areas.
As the only linewoman on the surveying team, she took pride in her precise measurements of the land.
The linewoman carefully marked the positions on the map with the range pole.
In her role as a linewoman, she demonstrated how to accurately position the range pole for the survey.

Synonyms

line surveyor

vslinewoman

Specialized

7.4

A person who measures and marks straight lines on land

focuses mainly on marking positions rather than measuring straight lines

lineman

vslinewoman

Jargon

7.2

A survey helper who holds a measuring pole to mark points in the field

serves as the primary marker rather than an assistant in the field

Surface Forms

linewoman singular

linewomen plural

Morphology

linewoman = line + woman (transparent) = line + woman

Clear compound of 'line' and 'woman' where 'line' refers to marking positions with a range pole; meaning is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Linewoman comes from the parts line ('straight mark' or 'survey line') and woman ('female worker'), so it names a woman who measures and marks positions with a range pole during surveying. Think of her making a straight 'line' between points to guide the work.