˜yÐÄvlog

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pumpman

[ puhmp-muhn ]

noun

plural pumpmen.
  1. a person who runs a power-operated pump.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pumpman1

First recorded in 1770–80; pump 1 + -man
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Example Sentences

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Presently he passes an order to the pumpman, and the power-house echoes to the easy thrust of his giant engine.

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Some of the tanks are in lonely places, and if the children got out there they would be taken in charge by the pumpman or switchman.

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Another irate—but laughing—pumpman had come forward.

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A pumpman had picked up a piece of heavy timbering and thrown it at him in mock ferocity.

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Each gun's crew composed of as many as 14 men is to furnish two, but, when of less than 14 men, one Pumpman only.

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