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lengthman.

A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a length of canal, railway, or road.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɛŋθmn̩/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɛŋθˌm(ə)n/General-American
  1. A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a length of canal, railway, or road.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From length + -man (suffix denoting a man or person who is an expert in an area or who takes part in an activity).

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