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词汇 pitman
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Definition of pitman in English:

pitman

noun ˈpɪtmənˈpɪtmən
  • 1A coal miner.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • At 18, David Purnell, like so many pitmen, had followed his father into the industry after 18 months working as a butcher.
    • The sides of the pit contained open spaces where the pitman could stash small pots of oil and wedges.
    • But the Wistow pitman says no amount of money can compensate for a crippling hand condition that could leave him on the unemployment scrap heap.
    • Their bosses are putting on free yoga classes for all workers in a bid to make pitmen more alert and flexible.
    • Thirty years ago, striking pitmen put the country on a three-day week and brought down the Heath government.
  • 2North American A connecting rod.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The saw frame was then lowered, and the pitman, powered by the driving pulley, moved the saw frame back and forth over the stone.

Rhymes

pitmen, Whitman

Definition of pitman in US English:

pitman

nounˈpitmənˈpɪtmən
  • 1A coal miner.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • At 18, David Purnell, like so many pitmen, had followed his father into the industry after 18 months working as a butcher.
    • Thirty years ago, striking pitmen put the country on a three-day week and brought down the Heath government.
    • But the Wistow pitman says no amount of money can compensate for a crippling hand condition that could leave him on the unemployment scrap heap.
    • The sides of the pit contained open spaces where the pitman could stash small pots of oil and wedges.
    • Their bosses are putting on free yoga classes for all workers in a bid to make pitmen more alert and flexible.
  • 2North American A connecting rod in machinery.

    〈北美〉连杆,摇杆

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The saw frame was then lowered, and the pitman, powered by the driving pulley, moved the saw frame back and forth over the stone.
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