leads·man
| \ ˈledz-mən
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Definition of leadsman
: a man who uses a sounding lead to determine depth of water
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“Leadsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadsman. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of leadsman was circa 1841
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