Pitman Meaning in English
word
ˈpɪtmən
PIT-muhn
pˈɪtmən
PIT-muhn
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
The pitman wore a helmet for safety.
basic
Every day, the pitman descended into the mine.
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A mechanic checked the pitman for damage.
basic
My grandfather was a pitman in northern England.
natural
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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