lengthman

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lengthman

/ˈlɛŋθmn̩/ UK
/ˈlɛŋθˌm(ə)n/ US

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From length + -man (suffix denoting a man or person who is an expert in an area or who takes part in an activity).

noun lengthmen · length man · lengths man · lengthsman

historical A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a length of canal, railway, or road. Plans have already been prepared for signalboxes, lengthmen's huts, and first aid rooms. […] Lengthmen's huts are to be built in brick.

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@misc{lengthman_2026,
  title = {lengthman},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/lengthman},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}