Meaning & use
Pumpman
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A worker responsible for operating and maintaining pumps, especially in oil fields, ships, or industrial plants.
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The pumpman checked the pressure gauges every hour during his shift.
On the tanker, the pumpman controlled the flow of oil during loading.
A note on using this word
A specialized occupational term most common in the oil and gas, maritime, and heavy industry sectors.
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pump operator
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