Gangman
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A member of a work gang; a laborer, often on railways. Africa, India
"Heavy snowfalls are prevalent in winter on the higher sections. Three rotary ploughs are stationed on the mountain length, and dozer-ploughs, scrapers, and several hundred extra gangmen are called in to assist when necessary."
Example
More examples"He held a gun to my head and ordered me to dance Gangman Style. I had no choice but to obey."
Etymology
From gang + -man.
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