- chainmen
- n. surveyor, one who uses a chain while surveying
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
chainmen
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chainman — ☆ chainman [chānmən ] n. pl. chainmen [chānmən] a surveyor s assistant who measures distances with a tape measure or surveyor s chain: chainmen work in pairs … English World dictionary
chainman — ˈchānmən, ˌman noun (plural chainmen) Etymology: chain + man 1. : one who searches tax and assessment records in order to compile lists of mortgages, deeds, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to real estate titles 2. : a sawmill worker… … Useful english dictionary
chainman — /chayn meuhn/, n., pl. chainmen. Survey. a person who holds and positions a chain in taking measurements. [1705 15, Amer.; CHAIN + MAN] * * * … Universalium
surveying — /seuhr vay ing/, n. 1. the science or scientific method of making surveys of land. 2. the occupation of one who makes land surveys. 3. the act of one who surveys: The surveying required nearly two days. [1425 75; late ME: act of examining… … Universalium
chainman — /ˈtʃeɪnmən/ (say chaynmuhn) noun (plural chainmen) 1. a man who holds the chain in making surveying measurements; a surveyor s assistant. 2. (in meatworks) someone who works on a chain (def. 12a) …
