Definition

Noun: A chargeman is a skilled worker, specifically one whose job is to handle and detonate explosives, typically in construction, mining, or demolition. The role involves preparing and placing explosive charges.

Usage

The term "chargeman" is a specific occupational title. It is used to identify a worker with specialized responsibility for explosives. * The chargeman carefully placed the dynamite in the drilled holes. * Safety protocols require the chargeman to clear the area before the blast.

Advanced Usage

• The word is a compound noun formed from "charge" (meaning an explosive load) and "man." While historically common, modern and more gender-neutral terms like "blaster," "shot firer," or "explosives technician" are increasingly used in official job titles and safety regulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Blaster (n): A more common modern synonym for a person who detonates explosives.
• Shot Firer (n): Another occupational term, especially in mining, for a worker who fires explosive shots.
• Explosives Technician (n): A formal title emphasizing the technical and safety aspects of the job.

Synonyms

• Blaster
• Shot firer
• Explosives worker

Related Phrases

• To set a charge: To prepare and position explosives for detonation.
  • The team worked with the chargeman to set the charge for the foundation excavation.

Noun

1. a workman employed to blast with explosives