meterman

/ˈmɛtərmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who measures or reads electrical or gas meters.

“The meterman arrived on time to read our electricity meter.”

2. noun

A diver or swimmer who swims underwater, often to search for or recover objects.

“The meterman dove into the pool to rescue the child who had fallen in.”

Synonyms

  • meter man
  • meter reader