Synonyms for trainmaster
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A superintendent or supervisor of a freight railroad, responsible for train movements, crew assignments, derailments and more.
In the past, trainmasters were promoted brakemen or conductors who retained their union seniority.
Forms
- Plural
- trainmasters → yardmasters…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| trainmaster | falling | |
| yardmaster | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- yardmaster