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banksman
What does banksman mean?
The trained signaller responsible for safely guiding lorries, dumpers, and especially cranes around a site. They're the eyes the driver doesn't have, using hand signals or radio. On any decent UK site, reversing without a banksman is a sackable offence.
"Hold the lift, the banksman hasn't given the all-clear."
Frequently asked questions
What does "banksman" mean?
It's the person who signals and directs vehicle and crane movements on a construction site.
How do you use "banksman" in a sentence?
"Don't reverse until the banksman waves you back."
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