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signalman

/ˈsɪɡnəlmən/

/ˈsɪɡnəlˌmæn/

signalmannoun

signalmen

/ˈsɪɡnəlmən/

/ˈsɪɡnəlˌmæn/

Translations

aiguilleurChemins de fer.

The signalman ensured that the tracks were clear before allowing the train to proceed.

L'aiguilleur s'est assuré que les voies étaient dégagées avant d'autoriser le train à partir.

Additional translations

signaleurMilitaire.

Definitions

A person responsible for operating signals, especially on a railway, to control the movement of trains.

The signalman ensured that the tracks were clear before allowing the train to proceed.

A person who sends or receives signals, especially in a military context.

The signalman relayed the message to the troops using a series of coded flags.

Synonyms

railway worker

signal operator

traffic controller

dispatcher

signalmanadjective

/ˈsɪɡ.nəl.mən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a signalman (e.g., "signalman duties").

Translations

d'aiguilleurEmploi attributif ; se rend souvent en français par une tournure prépositionnelle.

The signalman cabin stood beside the tracks, overlooking the junction.

La cabine d'aiguilleur se trouvait près des voies, surplombant l'aiguillage.

Definitions

Relating to a signalman or to the duties performed by a signalman.

The signalman cabin stood beside the tracks, overlooking the junction.

signalmennoun

signalman

signalmen

/ˈsɪɡnəlmɛn/

/ˈsɪɡnəlˌmɛn/

Translations

aiguilleursChemin de fer ; personnes chargées de la gestion des signaux et de la circulation des trains.

The signalmen worked diligently to coordinate the train schedules and prevent any potential collisions on the tracks.

Les aiguilleurs ont travaillé avec diligence pour coordonner les horaires des trains et éviter toute collision potentielle sur les voies.

Definitions

Individuals responsible for operating and managing signals, especially in railway systems, to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains.

The signalmen worked diligently to coordinate the train schedules and prevent any potential collisions on the tracks.

Synonyms

railroad workers

train operators

signal operators

trackmen

railway workers