handsignalman

Etymology

From hand + signalman.

handsignalman means A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.

noun

A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway.“The 12.25 train travelled without incident over the single line and the pilotman saw the Vange handsignalman's green flag from about ½ mile away.”