pitman - transcription, translation and pronunciation online

Transcription and pronunciation of the word "pitman" in British and American variants. Detailed translation and examples.

noun

a coal miner.

At 18, David Purnell, like so many pitmen , had followed his father into the industry after 18 months working as a butcher.

a connecting rod in machinery.

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

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

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.

Thirty years ago, striking pitmen put the country on a three-day week and brought down the Heath government.

Their bosses are putting on free yoga classes for all workers in a bid to make pitmen more alert and flexible.

At 18, David Purnell, like so many pitmen , had followed his father into the industry after 18 months working as a butcher.