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- [swich-muh n]
- /ˈswɪtʃ mən/
- /ˈswɪt.ʃmən/
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- [swich-muh n]
- /ˈswɪtʃ mən/
Definitions of switchman word
- noun plural switchman a person who has charge of a switch on a railroad. 1
- noun plural switchman a person who assists in moving cars in a railway yard or terminal. 1
- noun switchman a person who operates railway points 0
- noun switchman a railroad employee who operates switches 0
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Origin of switchman
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; switch + -man
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Parts of speech for Switchman
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
switchman popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
switchman usage trend in Literature
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