Groundsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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groundsman

 

[ ˈɡraʊndzmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.