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Definition of signalman

signalman

/ˈsɪɡ.nəl.mən/
sig · nal · man
Plural:signalmen
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signalman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A railway worker responsible for operating the points and signals from a signal box to control the safe movement of trains.

Example

"The railway signalman pulled the heavy lever to switch the tracks before the express train arrived."

2

A specialist in the armed forces or navy who is trained to send and receive messages using flags, lights, or radio equipment.

Example

"From the bridge of the destroyer, the signalman flashed a series of coded light pulses to the nearby vessel."

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• Nearby Words

signal
signalbox
signaler
signalman
signatory
signature
signboard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Signalman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/signalman
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