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powderman

powderman

8.8
A person who handles explosives for mining or construction work
  • noun
  • /ˈpaʊdərˌmæn/
  • Archaic
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  • The experienced powderman ensured all safety procedures were followed before the blast.

Examples

  • During the tunnel construction, the powderman played a crucial role in breaking through rock.

  • Every powderman must be trained to handle explosives with extreme caution.

  • The powderman prepared the explosives carefully.

  • Many powdermen work in the mining industry.

  • The powderman carefully measured the amount of explosives needed for the job.

  • Before starting the blast, the powderman double-checked all safety protocols.

  • The construction crew relied on the powderman to safely handle the explosives during demolition.

Synonyms

blaster
vspowderman
  • Specialized
6 8.4

A worker who uses explosives to break rock or destroy buildings

is broader and also includes making selling and other handling of explosives
pyrotechnician
vspowderman
  • Specialized
1 8.7

A trained person who handles and sets off fireworks and explosives

is more general and includes handling making and selling explosives in industry
chargeman
vspowderman
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who places and sets off explosives in mines or construction

is broader and covers making selling and other handling of explosives
dynamiter
vspowderman
8.6

A person who uses dynamite to destroy things

is broader and covers different explosives and lawful industrial uses

Surface Forms

powderman singular
powdermen plural

Morphology

powderman = powder + man (transparent) = powder + man

A direct compound where 'man' denotes a person who handles or works with powder/explosives; meaning is predictable.

Etymology

Powderman combines powder ('explosive dust') and man ('person'), so it is easy to remember as someone who handles explosives to blast rock; that's why it refers to a trained worker who handles, uses, or supplies gunpowder and other explosives in mining or construction.