leadsman

noun

leads·​man ˈledz-mən How to pronounce leadsman (audio)
: a man who uses a sounding lead to determine depth of water

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leadsman was circa 1841

Dictionary Entries Near leadsman

Cite this Entry

“Leadsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadsman. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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