English Word · Intermediate
secondman
A driver's assistant on a diesel or electric locomotive
Pronunciation: say secondman
Meaning
A driver's assistant on a diesel or electric locomotive.
Example
And instead of carrying commuters, the only people on many evening trains between Hatfield and St Albans were the driver and secondman.
And instead of carrying commuters, the only people on many evening trains between Hatfield and St Albans were the driver and secondman.
Practice tips
- Practice secondman out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.