noun

rodman

ROD-muhn

Rodman (noun) means a surveyor's assistant who holds the graduated pole (the "rod") used to take measurements. Example: “The rodman held the pole steady while the surveyor took a reading through the theodolite.”

noun

A surveyor's assistant who holds the graduated pole (the "rod") used to take measurements.

"The rodman held the pole steady while the surveyor took a reading through the theodolite."

"She started her career as a rodman before training as a licensed surveyor."

How to use rodman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOn a survey crew, the person who carries and holds the measuring rod at each point being surveyed.

Common pairings

work as a rodman surveyor and rodman

Word forms

rodmen plural, Rodmans plural

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The _____ held the pole steady while the surveyor took a reading through the theodolite.

Etymology

A straightforward compound of rod (the measuring staff) and man.

Rhymes for rodman

woodman goodman

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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.