swamper

noun

swamp·er | \ ˈswäm-pər

, ˈswȯm-\

Definition of swamper

1a : an inhabitant of swamps or lowlands

b : one familiar with swampy terrain

2 : a general assistant : handyman, helper

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If something were to happen to the captain, the swamper would be the one to radio for help and manage the situation until others arrived. — Joseph Serna, latimes.com, "Inmates are part of an army of firefighters battling a 'monster' that just keeps growing," 15 Dec. 2017 That comes from my roots of playing in clubs where sometimes the only person who was there was the swamper cleaning up the bar. — Bob Doerschuk, USA TODAY, "'Home' is Zac Brown Band's most personal album," 8 May 2017

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