rodman
What is another word for rodman? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A surveyor's assistant who holds the graduated pole (the "rod") used to take measurements.
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How to use rodman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
work as a rodman
surveyor and rodman
Etymology
A straightforward compound of rod (the measuring staff) and man.
Full origin of rodman →Frequently asked questions
What does “rodman” mean?
The word “rodman” means a surveyor's assistant who holds the graduated pole (the "rod") used to take measurements. In plain terms, on a survey crew, the person who carries and holds the measuring rod at each point being surveyed.
How do you pronounce “rodman”?
“Rodman” is pronounced ROD-muhn (/ˈɹɒdmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “rodman” in a sentence?
Here is “rodman” used in a sentence: “The rodman held the pole steady while the surveyor took a reading through the theodolite.”
What part of speech is “rodman”?
“Rodman” is a noun.
