chainman
noun
chain·man
| \ ˈchānmən, -ˌman\
plural chainmen
Definition of chainman
1
: one who searches tax and assessment records in order to compile lists of mortgages, deeds, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to real-estate titles
2
: a sawmill worker who removes lumber from a conveyor and sorts and stacks it according to grade markings
3
: chokerman
4
: a surveyor's assistant who measures distances, marks measuring points, and performs related duties
— called also lineman, rodman, tapeman
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