wasteman

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Synonyms: wasserman, gateman, waterman, wiseman, bateman, masterman, wakeman, eastman, washerman, baseman, wastebin

Antonyms: wasserman, gateman, waterman, wiseman, bateman, masterman, wakeman, eastman, washerman, baseman, wastebin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mining|historical}} A person employed to [[examine]] the state of the mine workings, to check that they are properly [[ventilate]]d, and sometimes to build [[pillar]]s to support the roof in the [[waste]].
2. {{lb|en|MLE|MTE|derogatory}} A [[loser]], [[bum]], [[degenerate]]; someone who wastes their life in some manner.

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