lockkeeper
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- noun
- /ˈlɑkˌkipər/
- As a lockkeeper, she often worked early mornings and late evenings during the busy season.
Examples
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The lockkeeper opened the gates to let the narrowboat pass through.
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The young boy watched as the lockkeeper expertly operated the heavy machinery.
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The lockkeeper opened the gates for the boats.
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Many lockkeepers work along the river.
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The lockkeeper helped us pass through the canal by operating the lock gates.
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As we traveled along the river, we saw the lockkeeper monitoring the water levels carefully.
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The lockkeeper explained how the lock system worked to the group of tourists.
Synonyms
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A person who operates a lock on a canal to let boats pass
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A person who opens and closes canal gates to move boats between water levels
A person who operates and cares for a canal lock
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Etymology
Lockkeeper comes from lock, a gate on a canal that raises or lowers boats, and keeper, which means 'one who looks after'. So a lockkeeper opens, closes and cares for the canal lock, just like a zookeeper looks after animals.