gearman

/ˈɡɪərˌmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who operates or maintains machinery, especially heavy machinery, such as cranes or excavators.

“The gearman ensured the crane was properly calibrated before lifting the heavy load.”

2. noun

A person who repairs or adjusts the gears of machinery.

“The gearman spent hours fine-tuning the gears of the old clock.”

Synonyms

  • machinist
  • mechanic

Antonyms

  • amateur