Main Entry: fore·man

Pronunciation: \ˈfȯr-mən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: a first or chief person: as a : a member of a jury who acts as chairman and spokesman b (1) : a chief and often specially trained worker who works with and usually leads a gang or crew (2) : a person in charge of a group of workers, a particular operation, or a section of a plant

— fore·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun