Banksman
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The person who directs the operation of a crane or larger vehicle from the point near where loads are attached and detached. UK
"It was signalled forward by a banksman and as it passed him at low speed, the amber lights on the level crossing illuminated, […] The banksman was facing away from the crossing when signalling the lorry driver and did not notice the crossing's activation for about five seconds, […] After being alerted by another member of staff, the banksman ordered the lorry to reverse as the barriers started to lower."
- 2 Synonym of browman.
Example
More examples"It was signalled forward by a banksman and as it passed him at low speed, the amber lights on the level crossing illuminated, […] The banksman was facing away from the crossing when signalling the lorry driver and did not notice the crossing's activation for about five seconds, […] After being alerted by another member of staff, the banksman ordered the lorry to reverse as the barriers started to lower."
Etymology
From bank + -s- + -man.
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