towerman

English
A towerman at work, Proviso Yard, Chicago, 1943

Etymology

From tower +‎ man.

Noun

towerman (plural towermen)

  1. (rail transport, US) a person employed in a railroad switch tower to control and direct the movement of cars and trains.

References
  • “towerman”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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