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yardman

/ˈjɑːrd.mæn/

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noun

/ˈjɑːrd.mæn/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее рабочего, выполняющего работы на открытом воздухе, например, стрижку газонов, или работника, занятого на железнодорожной станции.

A noun referring to a laborer who performs outdoor tasks such as mowing lawns or a worker employed in a railway yard.

  1. Railway workerB2formal

    A person who works in a railway yard, responsible for tasks such as coupling and uncoupling trains, switching tracks, and organizing rolling stock.

    ruЖелезнодорожный рабочий

    • The yardman signaled the train to move onto the correct track.
    • Experienced yardmen are essential for the smooth operation of the freight terminal.
    • He started his career as a yardman at the local rail depot.

    Synonymsshunterswitchman

  2. Outdoor laborerB2formal

    A laborer hired to perform outdoor tasks, such as mowing lawns, gardening, and general property maintenance.

    ruСадовник

    • The yardman trimmed the hedges and cleared the fallen leaves.
    • They hired a yardman to maintain the large garden during the summer.
    • As a yardman, he was responsible for keeping the grounds tidy.

    Synonymsgardenergroundskeepergroundsmanlandscaper

Forms
  • yardmen plural form
  • yardmen's possessive plural form
  • yardman's possessive singular form