ground-man

A ground-man carefully inspects the cricket pitch before the match.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Sports field caretaker: "ground-man" refers to a person responsible for maintaining and preparing sports grounds, such as cricket pitches or football fields. This role includes tasks like mowing grass, marking lines, and ensuring the playing surface is safe and suitable for matches.

Usage Examples

• (The caretaker came early to ready the playing surface.)
• (The club employed a new person to maintain the sports ground.)

Advanced Usage

• "ground-man duties": the specific responsibilities associated with caring for a sports field.
  • The ground-man duties include watering the grass and repairing divots. (The caretaker's tasks involve watering and fixing the turf.)

Variants and Related Words

• Groundsman (n): an alternative spelling of "ground-man," with the same meaning.
  • The groundsman checked the pitch before the game. (The caretaker inspected the playing field.)
• Groundsmanship (n): the skill or profession of maintaining sports grounds.
  • His groundsmanship is highly valued by the club. (His expertise in field care is appreciated.)

Synonyms

• Caretaker: a person who looks after a building or area.
• Curator: a person responsible for maintaining a place or collection (less common for sports fields).

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