Meaning of the word pitman in English
What does pitman mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pitman
US /ˈpɪtmən/
UK /ˈpɪtmən/
Noun
1.
a person who works in a coal mine, especially one who works at the coal face
Example:
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The veteran pitman had spent his entire life working underground.
2.
a connecting rod that converts rotary motion into reciprocating motion, or vice versa, typically in a machine or engine
Example:
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The engine's crankshaft is connected to the piston by a pitman arm.