signalman
/ˈsɪɡnəlmən/
noun
- A person whose job is to operate railway signals and ensure trains run safely.
- My grandfather worked as a signalman for the railroad for forty years.
- The signalman pulled the lever to change the track ahead.
- The signalman spotted a problem on the line and stopped the train in time.
- A person who sends and receives signals, especially in military or naval contexts.
- He trained as a signalman in the army, learning Morse code and radio procedures.
- The signalman on the ship used flags to communicate with the nearby vessel.
- During the battle, the signalman relayed orders from the commander.
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