Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

banksman

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: banks-man
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached.

British usage

noun

Synonym of browman.

Example Sentences

"It was signalled forward by a banksman and as it passed him at low speed, the amber lights on the level crossing illuminated, […] The banksman was facing away from the crossing when signalling the lorry driver and did not notice the crossing's activation for about five seconds, […] After being alerted by another member of staff, the banksman ordered the lorry to reverse as the barriers started to lower."

Etymology

From bank + -s- + -man.

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

banksmen (plural)

Synonyms

browman dogman spotter signalman observer lookout

Questions

What does banksman mean?: The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached.
Where does banksman come from?: From bank + -s- + -man.

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