Groundsman: meaning, definitions and examples
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groundsman
[ ˈɡraʊndzmən ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: background, ground, groundbreaker, groundbreakers, groundbreaking, grounded, grounding, groundless, groundlessly, groundling, grounds, groundskeeper, groundskeeping, groundwork, underground.