Synonyms for

Pitman

Verb / ˈpɪtmʌn / Another word for pitman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A pitman is a person who works in a coal mine.

Synonyms & similar words

collier sirisaacpitman coalminer pitman miner collier shaftman hewer excavator digger extractor delver tunneler burrower canary prospector driller sinker quarryman

Example sentences

  1. The pitman wore a helmet and carried a pickaxe.
  2. My grandfather used to be a pitman in the coal mines.
  3. The pitman worked hard to extract coal from the earth.
  4. Pitmen often faced dangerous conditions underground.
  5. The pitman's job was physically demanding.

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  • The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. (Thucydides)
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. (Eleanor Roosevelt)
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

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