engineman

noun

en·​gine·​man

ˈenjə̇nˌman,

-ˌmaa(ə)n,

-mən

plural enginemen

1

: a man (such as a locomotive engineer or fireman) who supervises, operates, tends, or tests an engine

2

: engine driver

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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