Pitman, Sir Isaac Pitman
(noun) English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pitman (plural pitmans or pitmen)
(plural "pitmen") One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
(plural "pitmen" or "pitmans") A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.
Pitman (plural Pitmans)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Pitman is the 4549th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 7789 individuals. Pitman is most common among White (88.64%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Pit"man, n.; pl. Pitmen (.
1. One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
2. (Mach.)
Definition: The connecting rod in a sawmill; also, sometimes, a connecting rod in other machinery.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
