overman
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7.7
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌmæn/
- Archaic
- The overman checked the safety equipment before the miners started their shift.
Examples
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The new overman introduced stricter safety rules in the mining operation.
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An overman supervises the workers in the coal mine.
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As an overman, he was responsible for ensuring all work was done according to regulations.
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The overman ensures all safety protocols are followed.
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The overman checked the safety equipment before the miners started their shift.
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As an overman, he was responsible for ensuring all work was done according to regulations.
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The new overman introduced stricter safety rules in the mining operation.
Synonyms
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2.8
A person who watches workers and helps them do their jobs correctly
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3.1
A person who directs and watches workers on a building site or in a factory
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4.8
A person who watches and directs workers at places like a factory or construction site
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8.7
A worker who leads other workers but has little power
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8.1
A person in charge of workers on a work site
A person who manages and directs workers
Antonyms
How Senior
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overman is built from over ('above' or 'in charge') and man ('person'), and it was used for the worker who stood above others and supervised them, especially in mines. That is why an overman is a person in charge.