gas-man

A gas-man reads the meter outside a house.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who produces or supplies gas: "gas-man" refers to an individual engaged in the production, distribution, or management of gas, especially fuel gas like natural gas or coal gas.
   • A person who collects payment for gas usage: In a domestic or commercial context, a "gas-man" is an employee of a gas company who reads meters or collects bills from customers.

Usage Examples

• Noun (gas producer):

  • The gas-man checked the pressure gauges at the plant. (The worker responsible for gas production inspected the equipment.)

• Noun (bill collector):

  • The gas-man came to read the meter and leave the invoice. (The employee visited to record gas usage and collect payment.)

Advanced Usage

• "the gas-man" (colloquial): In some contexts, "gas-man" can informally refer to a person who operates or maintains gas appliances, such as a repair technician.
  • We called the gas-man to fix the leak in the kitchen. (We hired a technician to repair the gas leak.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gas (n): a fuel or vapor used for heating, lighting, or cooking.

  • The stove runs on natural gas. (The appliance uses gas as fuel.)

• Gas (v): to supply or treat with gas.

  • They gassed the building to kill pests. (They used gas as a fumigant.)

Synonyms

• Gas supplier: a person or company that provides gas.
• Gas meter reader: an employee who records gas consumption.
• Gas technician: a specialist who installs or repairs gas systems.

Related Idioms

• "Gas-man" (slang, historical): In some 19th-century contexts, "gas-man" could refer to a person who managed gas lighting in theaters or public spaces.
  • The gas-man dimmed the lights before the performance. (The operator adjusted the gas lamps for effect.)