Synonyms for lockman
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Noun
1. Lockkeeper — A man who operates a lock on a waterway
Definitions
- n. 1
A man who operates a lock on a waterway.
Near-synonyms: locktender, lockkeeper, lockmaster
Forms
- Plural
- lockmen → lockkeepers, lockmasters, locktenders…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lockman | steady | |
| lockkeeper | steady | |
| lockmaster | falling | |
| locktender | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- lockkeeper, lockmaster, locktender