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