towerman
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A person who controls a crane to move materials on a construction site
- noun
- /ˈtaʊərmən/
:
grúista
- The skilled towerman carefully guided the steel beams into place on the construction site.
Examples
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The towerman skillfully maneuvered the crane.
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The experienced towerman communicated with the ground crew using hand signals.
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Safety is a top priority for every towerman working on high-rise buildings.
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After years of training, she became the first female towerman at the company.
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Many towermen work long hours on construction sites.
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Each towerman must complete several safety courses before operating the crane.
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During the storm, the towerman ensured that the crane was safely secured to avoid accidents.
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Etymology
Towerman is made of tower ('high building') and man ('person'), and in construction it means the worker who operates a tower crane. So a towerman is the crane operator high above the site who moves loads and watches for safety.