TRACKLAYER

platelayer, tracklayer

(noun) a workman who lays and repairs railroad tracks

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tracklayer (plural tracklayers)

(railways) A workman whose work involves putting the track in place.

Source: Wiktionary


Track"lay`er, n. (Railroads)

Definition: Any workman engaged in work involved in putting the track in place. [U. S. & Canada] -- Track"lay`ing, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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