latchman

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Synonyms: watchman, hatchman, dutchman, lanceman, laceman, latheman, pitchman, latch on, ranchman, watchmen, lachlan

Antonyms: watchman, hatchman, dutchman, lanceman, laceman, latheman, pitchman, latch on, ranchman, watchmen, lachlan

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Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|railroads|historical}} A person employed to run in front of a [[locomotive]] and open the latch to turn it into a [[siding]] for [[tram]]s to pass.

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