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Definition of "switchman" [switch•man]

  • A man who operates railroad switches. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "switchman" in a sentence
  • ""Hello, Mrs. Black!" called the switchman in a jolly voice to his wife, who just then came to the side door to look out."
  • ""Milk, Bruno!" called the switchman again, and he opened the door and out ran the dog."
  • "First to appear on camera was a Mr. Healey, who identified himself as a switchman at the Southern Pacific yard at Colton."