switchman

UK
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/
US
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/

Translations

switchmannoun
switchmen
pl
UK
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/
US
/ˈswɪtʃ.mən/
aiguilleurChemin de fer.
The switchman carefully monitored the tracks to ensure the train was directed onto the correct path.
L’aiguilleur surveillait attentivement les voies afin de s’assurer que le train était dirigé sur la bonne voie.
Synonyms
railroad worker
train dispatcher
switchmennoun

switchman

switchmen
pl
UK
/ˈswɪtʃ.men/
US
/ˈswɪtʃ.men/
aiguilleursChemins de fer.
The switchmen worked diligently to ensure the trains were directed onto the correct tracks.
Les aiguilleurs ont travaillé avec diligence pour s'assurer que les trains étaient dirigés vers les bonnes voies.
Synonyms
railroad worker
train operator

Definitions

switchmannoun
A railroad worker responsible for operating the switches that control the direction of trains on the tracks.
The switchman carefully monitored the tracks to ensure the train was directed onto the correct path.
switchmennoun
Railway workers responsible for operating the switches on a railroad track to direct trains onto different tracks.
The switchmen worked diligently to ensure the trains were directed onto the correct tracks.