pumpman

Etymology

From pump + -man.

pumpman means A man employed to operate a pump, as in a mine. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 74 out of 100.

noun

A man employed to operate a pump, as in a mine.“This engine, and the branch engine, were washed out regularly after six days' work by the pumpman (but not on a Monday) the spare engine being used to cover their normal duties on such occasions.”