tollman

/'toulmən/

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Word: Tollman

Definition: A tollman is a noun that refers to a person employed to collect tolls, which are fees paid for using certain roads, bridges, or tunnels.

Usage Instructions:

• The word "tollman" is typically used in the context of transportation and road systems.
• You would use it when talking about someone who works at a toll booth or toll plaza—places where drivers pay to use a road or bridge.

Example Sentence:

• "The tollman waved to the cars as they passed through the toll booth."

Advanced Usage:

• In discussions about infrastructure, you might refer to a tollman when explaining how tolls help fund road maintenance or improvements.
• Example: "The tollman's job is essential for ensuring that the funds collected go towards maintaining the highway."

Word Variants:

• Toll (noun): The fee itself that is collected.
• Tolling (verb): The act of collecting tolls.

Different Meanings:

• The word "toll" can also refer to the sound of a bell ringing, often used in the context of announcing an event or marking the time.

Synonyms:

• Toll collector
• Toll booth operator

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "tollman," but you might encounter phrases like:
  • "Pay the toll" (to give money for using a road or bridge).
  • "At a cost" (meaning there is a price or consequence for something).

Summary:

A tollman is someone who collects fees from drivers using specific roads or bridges. It is a straightforward job focused on transportation.

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Noun

1. someone employed to collect tolls

Synonyms

• tollkeeper
• tollgatherer
• toll collector
• toll taker
• toll agent
• toller