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Meaning of back-overman | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A person employed to superintend the pit during the "back" or afternoon shift, in the absence of the overman.

historical

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

back-pad back-pager back-pat back-rank mate back-rapper back-rower

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