yardman — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A worker in any of several types of yard, as: A worker in a railyard.

   Broader terms

   yardperson

2. A worker in any of several types of yard, as: A farm worker assigned to the farmyard of a large farm, working at hostler duties (harnessing and hitching teams), loading and unloading wagons, feeding, and so on.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Historical

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   I asked the grizzled rustic who appeared to be in sole occupation of the farm buildings, and who was, in fact, the yardman, if he knew whereabouts I should find the [hunting] party. He said something I did not understand, but I followed his pointing arm. […] The yardman, with his lantern, was helping to back ponies into traps. Motor-engines murmured. […]

3. A worker in any of several types of yard, as: A laborer hired to do outdoor work.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • US usage

Noun

1. a male worker in a railway yard

   Broader terms

   yard workermanadult male

2. a male laborer hired to do outdoor work (such as mowing lawns)

   Broader terms

   yard workermanadult male