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pivotman

pivotman

9.3
A farm worker who checks and fixes the long sprinkler that turns in a circle
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : zanjero
  • A skilled pivotman can quickly identify and fix problems in the center-pivot equipment.

Examples

  • The pivotman checked the irrigation system every morning before starting the day's work.

  • During the dry season, the pivotman played a crucial role in keeping the crops healthy.

  • The pivotman adjusted the irrigation system yesterday.

  • Every farm needs a skilled pivotman to operate the system.

  • The pivotman inspected the center-pivot irrigation system for any leaks before the planting season.

  • As the pivotman, she ensured that the irrigation system was functioning properly throughout the summer.

  • Each morning, the pivotman adjusted the irrigation settings to optimize water distribution for the crops.

Synonyms

zanjero
vspivotman
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who controls the flow in ditches so farms get water in dry areas

serves as a farm worker who operates and maintains rotating sprinkler systems

Compounds

pivotman role
8.2

A person who leads and organizes actions and decisions in important talks

How Skilled

supervisor
346 2.8
technician
  • Specialized
184 3.7
pivotman
  • Jargon
9.3
fieldhand
  • US
7.0
laborer
  • US
68 1.0

Surface Forms

pivotman singular
pivotmen plural

Morphology

pivotman = pivot + man (transparent) = pivot + man

Literally a person associated with a 'pivot' (here the center-pivot irrigation machine), so the compound is directly interpretable.

Etymology

Pivotman comes from pivot, meaning 'a point you turn on', and man, meaning 'person'. On a farm, a pivotman is the person who looks after the long sprinkler system that turns around a center, so they keep the water moving across the fields.