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pointsman

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɪntsmən/

Definition of pointsman

noun (plural pointsmen)

British

a person in charge of railway points.

Nearby words

pointing
pointing device
pointing stick
pointless
points system
pointsman
pointy
pointy-headed
poise ¹
poise ²
poised

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