PLATELAYER

platelayer, tracklayer

(noun) a workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

platelayer (plural platelayers)

(UK, rail transport) A railway employee who inspects and maintains the permanent way of a railway installation.

Synonyms

• surfaceman

• trackman

Source: Wiktionary



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