yardmaster
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yard·mas·ter
(yärd′măs′tər)n.
A railroad employee in charge of a yard.
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yardmaster
(ˈjɑːdmɑːstə)n
1. (Professions) railways US a person in charge of a railway yard
2. (Railways) railways US a person in charge of a railway yard
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yard•mas•ter
(ˈyɑrdˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər)n.
a person who superintends all or part of a railroad yard.
[1870–75]
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Noun | 1. | yardmaster - a railroad employer who is in charge of a railway yard dispatcher - employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service |
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