Leadhand

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A supervising worker. Canada

    "The Conservation sub-committee of the LMPC at Canadian Car & Foundry Limited's automotive division, Fort William, Ont., is holding a series of meetings with foremen and leadhands in a campaign to reduce waste and conserve tools."

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"The Conservation sub-committee of the LMPC at Canadian Car & Foundry Limited's automotive division, Fort William, Ont., is holding a series of meetings with foremen and leadhands in a campaign to reduce waste and conserve tools."

Etymology

From lead + hand

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