banksman
/ˈbaŋksmən/(also bankman)
noun
1 Mining. A person who works at the mouth of a pit, supervising the loading of coal and the lowering and raising of the cage.
2 British. A worker at a building site who guides or directs the use and movement of cranes, vehicles, etc., to ensure that it is conducted safely.
Origin
Late 16th century. In some forms from bank + man.
- day haul
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- dayless
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- Day-Lewis, C.
- Day-Lewis, Sir Daniel
- daylight
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- daylighted
- daylight factor
- daylight gate
- daylighting
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- daylight robbery
- daylight saving