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.
Aldous Huxley