lengthman

lengthman
A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a length of road or railway

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  • Lengthman — is a term used mainly in English National Parks and originally used in the Peak District National Park. It refers to a person who keeps a length of road neat and tidy. This person was responsible for a few miles (3 6) of road. Employed by the… …   Wikipedia

  • lengthman — noun (plural lengthmen) archaic a person employed to maintain a section of road or railway …   English new terms dictionary

  • lengthman — n. (pl. men) Brit. a person employed to maintain a section of railway or road. * * * lengthˈman or lengthˈsman noun Someone responsible for the upkeep of a particular stretch of road or railway • • • Main Entry: ↑length …   Useful english dictionary

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