Motormen: meaning, definitions and examples

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motormen

 

[ หˆmoสŠtษ™rหŒmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

train operator

A motorman is a person who drives or operates a train or tram. They are responsible for the safe and efficient transport of passengers and goods. Motormen must have a thorough understanding of train signals and routes. Their duties often include ensuring the train is functioning properly and communicating with dispatchers. In some regions, this role may also involve compliance with specific safety protocols.

Synonyms

engineer, operator, train driver.

Examples of usage

  • The motorman expertly navigated the train through the busy city.
  • After completing his training, he became a certified motorman.
  • The motorman received recognition for his quick response during an emergency.
  • From the front of the tram, the motorman greeted the passengers.

Translations

Translations of the word "motormen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motoristas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคŸเคฐเคตเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Motormรคnner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพั‚ะพั€ะธัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ motornicy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conducteurs de tramway

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conductores de tren

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท motorcu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊ด€์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุฆู‚ูˆ ุงู„ู…ุฑูƒุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strojnรญci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ motoristi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบ่ฝฆๅธๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ motoristi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฉlstjรณri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพั‚ะพั€ัˆั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhษ™rriklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conductores de tren

Etymology

The term 'motorman' originates from a combination of 'motor,' referring to the engine mechanism of a train or vehicle, and 'man,' which is a traditional way to refer to an individual in a specific occupation. The usage of the term became prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as railways expanded, and there was a growing need for skilled drivers to operate the increasingly complex machinery. Initially, the term may have been used more commonly among early electric tram systems, where the reliance on electrical power marked a significant shift in transportation technology. Over time, as rail services became more widespread, motormen were recognized for their crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of trains and trams, leading to specific training programs for this profession.