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- noun dated A man responsible for the care and maintenance of a
length ofroad orrailway
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Examples
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A suitable lengthman or site warden can undertake very small repairs.
5.1 Introduction 1999
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In certain cases it may be necessary to reduce the length of road covered by the lengthman.
5.1 Introduction 1999
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Until the mid-20th century, a lengthman carrying a scythe was employed to cut back the vegetation along every road and lane.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Sarah Raven 2011
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