mcintyre

/mækɪntaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who works as a railway porter, especially in Scotland, or a railway inspector

“The railway company hired a new McIntyre to oversee the inspection of their trains.”

2. noun

a Scottish surname

“The McIntyres have been living in Scotland for generations.”

3. verb

to inspect (something) in a thorough and careful manner, especially in the railway industry

“The railway inspector McIntyre will mcintyre the new train before it is allowed to run.”

Synonyms

  • inspector
  • porter
  • railwayman

Antonyms

  • non-railway worker
  • passenger