tollman
/'toulmən/
Definition
Noun A tollman is a person whose job is to collect tolls. A toll is a fee charged for the use of a road, bridge, ferry, or other public facility.
Usage
The word "tollman" is used to identify a person employed specifically for the task of collecting tolls. It is a somewhat dated term, as automated systems have largely replaced this role in many places.
Examples
- Before the electronic toll system was installed, a tollman would collect cash from every car at the bridge.
- The old highway had a booth where the tollman worked.
- Historically, the tollman was a common figure at the entrance to towns and on major trade routes.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical or descriptive contexts to evoke a past era of transportation.
- While "toll collector" is a more common modern phrase, "tollman" is still understood.
Variants and Related Words
- Toll collector (n): A more contemporary and common term for a person who collects tolls.
- Tollbooth (n): The small building or booth where a toll is paid and where a tollman/toll collector might work.
- Tollgate (n): A gate or barrier across a road that is opened after the toll is paid.
Synonyms
- Toll collector
- Toll keeper
- Toll taker
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym for the person. The conceptual opposite would be a toll evader (someone who avoids paying the toll).
Noun
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someone employed to collect tolls
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