Definitions for chainman

chainman chain·man

Spelling: [cheyn-muh n]
IPA: /ˈtʃeɪn mən/

Chainman is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 157 anagrams from letters in chainman (aachimnn).

Definitions for chainman

noun

  1. a person who holds and positions a chain in taking measurements.

Origin of chainman

An Americanism dating back to 1705-15; chain + -man

Examples for chainman

He was at once offered a position as chainman, and told to report two weeks later.

He was accompanied by an assistant and a chainman, his son Robert entering the figures while his father took the sights.

He was accompanied by an assistant and a chainman,—his son Robert entering the figures while his father took the sights.

Young Spencer began his surveying work by carrying a flag, and soon he was advanced to "chainman."

Word Value for chainman
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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