Associations to the word «Pitman»
Pictures for the word «Pitman»
Wiktionary
PITMAN, noun. (plural "pitmen") One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
PITMAN, noun. (plural "pitmen" or "pitmans") A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.
PITMAN ARM, noun. An arm connected to the output shaft of a steering gear, aimed at moving the steering linkage to steer a vehicle's front wheels
Dictionary definition
PITMAN, noun. English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897).
PITMAN, noun. Someone who works in a coal mine.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.

