English Word · Beginner
towerman
a person employed in a railroad switch tower to control and direct the movement of cars and trains
Pronunciation: say towerman
Meaning
a person employed in a railroad switch tower to control and direct the movement of cars and trains.
Example
The towerman signaled the approaching train to switch tracks safely.
The towerman signaled the approaching train to switch tracks safely.
Practice tips
- Practice towerman 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 beginner-level learners.