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flagman

noun
flag·​man | \ ˈflag-mÉ™n How to pronounce flagman (audio) \

Definition of flagman

: a person who signals with a flag

Examples of flagman in a Sentence

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 Additionally, traffic control measures will be in place on site including traffic barrels, traffic cones, directional signage and flagmen. — Community Report, Houston Chronicle, "Lane Closure at West Lake Houston Parkway and Northpark Drive," 5 Jan. 2018 Additionally, traffic control measures will be in place on site, including traffic barrels, traffic cones, directional signage and flagmen. — Community Report, Houston Chronicle, "CenterPoint Energy conducts repairs on West Lake Houston Parkway Bridge," 26 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of flagman

1832, in the meaning defined above

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flagman

noun
flag·​man | \ ˈflag-mÉ™n How to pronounce flagman (audio) \
plural flagmen\ -​mÉ™n \

Kids Definition of flagman

: a person who signals with a flag

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