The night shift had a mere 2 carmen, 3 helpers, 3 electricians and 5 cleaners.
The total included carmen, seamen from the cross-Channel ferries, hotel and catering staff as well as those more predictable grades of cleaner, fireman, guard, shunter and driver.
Synonyms
bearer, conveyor, transporter
Definition of carman in US English:
carman
nounˈkɑrmənˈkärmən
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A driver of a streetcar or horse-drawn carriage.
Example sentencesExamples
The total included carmen, seamen from the cross-Channel ferries, hotel and catering staff as well as those more predictable grades of cleaner, fireman, guard, shunter and driver.
The night shift had a mere 2 carmen, 3 helpers, 3 electricians and 5 cleaners.