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slingman

slingman

9.5
A worker who ties straps to heavy loads so a crane can lift them
  • noun
  • /ˈslɪŋmən/
  • Jargon
translation icon : riggador
  • The experienced slingman made sure the load was secure before signaling the crane operator.

Examples

  • Before the heavy beam was hoisted, the slingman checked all the connections carefully.

  • A skilled slingman is essential for safe lifting operations on construction sites.

  • The slingman secured the load before lifting.

  • Many slingmen work at the construction site.

  • The experienced slingman made sure the load was secure before signaling the crane operator.

  • A skilled slingman is essential for safe lifting operations on construction sites.

  • Before the heavy beam was hoisted, the slingman checked all the connections carefully.

Synonyms

rigger
vsslingman
1 6.3

A person who sets up and uses gear to lift heavy things

specializes in attaching lifting gear to loads rather than equipment maintenance
dogman
vsslingman
  • Australian
9.9

A worker who attaches loads to cranes and signals the crane driver

focuses on securing lifting gear to loads for hoisting

Surface Forms

slingman singular
slingmen plural

Morphology

slingman = sling + man (semi-transparent) = sling + man

Formally a compound of 'sling' (lifting sling) + 'man', but the occupational/technical role is specialized jargon and may not be immediately inferable to all learners.

Etymology

The word slingman comes from sling (a strong strap or loop used to lift heavy loads) and man for a worker, so think 'the person who fits the sling'. So a slingman is the worker who attaches slings to loads so a crane can lift them.