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platelayer

/ˈpleɪtˌleɪ.ə/

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noun

C2formalbritish/ˈpleɪtˌleɪ.ə/

A workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks.

ruРабочий, который укладывает и ремонтирует железнодорожные пути.esTrabajador que coloca y repara las vías del ferrocarril.frOuvrier qui pose et entretient les voies ferrées.deArbeiter, der Eisenbahngleise verlegt und instand hält.ptTrabalhador que constrói, assenta e repara os trilhos ou a via férrea; também chamado de trabalhador da via permanente.zh在铁路上铺设、维护和修理轨道的工人。arعامل يقوم بتركيب وصيانة وإصلاح خطوط السكك الحديدية.

  1. Railway worker C1 formal british

    A worker who lays and maintains railroad tracks.

    • The platelayer inspected the tracks for any damage.
    • He worked as a platelayer for the railway company for over 20 years.
    • Platelayers are essential for ensuring safe train travel.

    ruПутевой рабочийesTrabajador de vías férreasfrouvrier poseur de voiedeGleisarbeiterptTrabalhador de via permanentezh轨道工arعامل السكة الحديد

    Synonyms: gandy dancertracklayer

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