Pitman Meaning in English

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Definition

A 'pitman' is a person who works in a coal mine. In engineering, it can also mean a mechanical part that transfers motion, called a connecting rod.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily British English, now old-fashioned for coal miner. In engineering contexts, 'pitman arm' is common, especially in automotive terms. Do not use for generic miners—refers specifically to coal or historical mines.

• Spanish: minero (del carbón) - biela (mecánica)
• Portuguese (BR): mineiro (de carvão) - biela (mecânica)
• Portuguese (PT): mineiro (de carvão) - biela (mecânica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 矿工（煤矿）- 连杆（机械）
• Chinese (Traditional): 礦工（煤礦）- 連桿（機械）
• Hindi: कोयला खदान मजदूर - पिटमैन (मशीन का भाग)
• Arabic: عامل منجم (فحم) - ذراع التوصيل (ميكانيكا)
• Bengali: কয়লা খনির শ্রমিক - সংযোগকারী রড (যন্ত্রাংশ)
• Russian: шахтёр (угольной шахты) - шатун (механика)
• Japanese: 炭坑夫 - ピットマンアーム（機械部品）
• Vietnamese: thợ mỏ than - thanh nối (cơ khí)
• Korean: 탄광 노동자 - 피트맨 암(기계 부품)
• Turkish: madenci (kömür ocağı) - biyel kolu (mekanik parça)
• Urdu: کوئلے کی کان کا مزدور - پٹ مین آرم (مشینی پرزہ)
• Indonesian: penambang batu bara - batang penghubung (mekanik)

Example Sentences

A mechanic checked the pitman for damage.

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My grandfather was a pitman in northern England.

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If the pitman arm fails, the steering won't work.

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The last pitman left the old mine years ago.

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The pitman wore a helmet for safety.

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Every day, the pitman descended into the mine.

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