Vocabulary Entry

switchman

|noun • verb

noun

A person who operates the switches on a railroad to direct trains onto different tracks.

Example Sentences

"The switchman signaled the approaching train to stop."

"While on duty, the switchman ensured all tracks were set correctly."

"After years of service, the switchman retired with many stories to tell."

verb

Example Sentences

"The engineer instructed the crew to switchman the tracks before the next train arrived."

"They need to switchman the line to avoid a collision."

"During the drill, the trainee will switchman various switches under supervision."