yardman
- noun
- /ˈjɑrdˌmæn/
- US
:
operador de patio
- Becoming a yardman required a strong understanding of railway safety procedures.
Examples
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The yardman checked the train's brakes before departure.
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The yardman coordinated the arrangement of freight cars in the busy railway yard.
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After many years as a yardman, he knew every track and switch in the depot.
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Many yardmen work hard to ensure trains run on time.
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The yardman skillfully switched the tracks to direct the freight train to the correct loading dock.
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Every morning, the yardman checked the condition of the trains before they left the yard for their routes.
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While on duty, the yardman ensured that all cargo was properly secured on the freight cars.
Synonyms
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4.2
A man who works on trains or train tracks
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8.1
A person who operates signals and switches for trains
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4.8
A person who works for a railroad, for example on trains or helping run it
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7.9
A person who sets which railway track a train uses
A person who works in a railway yard assembling or taking apart trains
A woman who works in a train yard organizing trains and handling goods
A railway yard worker who controls and fixes signals and track switches
A man who works for the railway, often on trains or tracks
A man who works for a company that runs trains
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Etymology
Yardman is made of yard + man, where yard means an 'enclosed area' used for work or storage, like in barnyard or a railway yard. So a yardman is literally a 'man of the yard', which explains why it names the railway worker who arranges trains, switches, and freight.