pumpwright

/ˈpʌmpraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person skilled in the operation of a pump, particularly a water pump.

“The pumpwright was responsible for maintaining the village’s water supply system.”

2. verb

To operate or maintain a pump, especially a water pump.

“The pumpwright pumped water from the well to fill the cistern.”

Synonyms

  • pump operator
  • water engineer

Antonyms

  • drainage engineer