Groundsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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groundsman

[ ˈɡraʊndzmən ]

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sports field maintenance

A groundsman is a person responsible for the maintenance and care of sports fields, ensuring they are in optimal condition for use.

Synonyms

field maintenance worker, groundskeeper

Examples of usage

The groundsman mowed the grass and marked the lines on the soccer field.
The groundsman worked tirelessly to keep the cricket pitch in top shape.

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cricket

In cricket, a groundsman is in charge of preparing and maintaining the pitch, which is crucial for the game.

Synonyms

pitch curator

Examples of usage

The groundsman watered the pitch early in the morning to ensure it was ready for play.
The groundsman rolled the pitch to make it smooth and even for the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "groundsman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zelador do campo

🇮🇳 मैदानकर्मी

🇩🇪 Platzwart

🇮🇩 penjaga lapangan

🇺🇦 доглядач поля

🇵🇱 dozorca boiska

🇯🇵 グラウンド係

🇫🇷 gardien de terrain

🇪🇸 encargado del campo

🇹🇷 saha görevlisi

🇰🇷 경기장 관리인

🇸🇦 حارس الملعب

🇨🇿 správce hřiště

🇸🇰 správca ihriska

🇨🇳 场地管理员

🇸🇮 skrbnik igrišča

🇮🇸 vellir vörður

🇰🇿 алаң күзетшісі

🇬🇪 მინდვრის ზედამხედველი

🇦🇿 sahə mühafizəçisi

🇲🇽 encargado del campo

Word origin

The term 'groundsman' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'ground' referring to the field or pitch, and 'man' indicating a person. It has been commonly used in sports contexts to describe individuals responsible for the upkeep of playing surfaces.