leatmen

/liːtmen/

Definitions

1. noun

A leatman is a person who takes care of or works with leats, which are man-made watercourses used to supply water to mills or other machinery.

“The leatman made sure the water flowed smoothly through the leat to power the mill.”

Synonyms

  • millhand
  • waterkeeper

Antonyms

  • droughtworker
  • watercontroller