gasman

noun

gas·​man

-aa(ə)n

plural gasmen

1

: one connected with the distribution, installation, or sale of gas: such as

a

: a producer or manufacturer of gas for heating or illumination

b

: a supervisor of the gas lamps formerly used for theatrical illumination

c

: gas fitter

d

: a person who tests or reads gas meters

e

: a worker who operates units that produce fuel gas

2

: fire boss

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