Definitions for chainmen

chainmen chain·man

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

Chainmen 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 228 anagrams from letters in chainmen (acehimnn).

Definitions for chainmen

noun

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

Origin of chainmen

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

Examples for chainmen

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

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.

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

Word Value for chainmen
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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