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pointsman

/ˈpɔɪnts.mən/

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noun

/ˈpɔɪnts.mən/C2formalbritish
  • ruПолицейский, находящийся на перекрёстке для регулирования дорожного движения.

A policeman stationed at an intersection to direct traffic.

irregular plural

  1. Traffic officerB2formalbritish

    A police officer stationed at a road junction or intersection to control and direct the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.

    ruРегулировщик

    • The pointsman raised his hand to stop the traffic.
    • During the parade, a pointsman was stationed at every major intersection.
    • The pointsman signaled for the cars to proceed.

    Synonymstraffic cop

Forms
  • pointsmen plural form
  • pointsmen's possessive plural form
  • pointsman's possessive singular form