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foreman

2 syllables
noun
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As a noun, foreman means the leader of a work crew.

Meanings of foreman

4 meanings

noun

  1. managementThe leader of a work crew.

  2. legalThe member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.

  3. A person who exercises control over workersperson

    “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”

    Similar: chief, gaffer, honcho, boss
Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. UShistoricalA slave assistant to the white overseer who managed field hands.

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foreman around the world

USA slave assistant to the white overseer who managed field hands.

Synonyms by meaning

noun: a person who exercises control over workers
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Words that rhyme with foreman

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