shedmaster

shedmaster noun: the person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed).

Noun

shedmaster (plural shedmasters)

(UK) The person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed).
- It is impossible not to feel sympathy with shedmasters in the difficulty they experience in obtaining cleaners.1953 October, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 686
- The day of a shedmaster has no real beginning and end. He may leave for home when his work at the shed is done, but there is always the far-too-handy telephone to call him out to breakdowns or other emergencies. […] The shedmaster's duty is to see that the engines are in good condition, properly...1960 April, A. W. Bennett, “A Shedmaster's Day”, in Railway Magazine, page 272

The day of a shedmaster has no real beginning and end.1960 April, A. W. Bennett, “A Shedmaster's Day”, in Railway Magazine, page 272:
Much earlier than that, in the small hours, taxis had been sent out to collect key officers, shedmasters and traffic staff for an immediate start on the reorganisation.1961 March, “Talking of trains”, in Trains Illustrated, pages 130–131:

plural	shedmasters

From shed + master.

What does shedmaster mean?: Shedmaster means the person in charge of an engine shed (or locomotive shed).
How do you use shedmaster in a sentence?: The day of a shedmaster has no real beginning and end.
What part of speech is shedmaster?: Shedmaster is a noun.
What is the plural of shedmaster?: The plural of shedmaster is shedmasters.

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