Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web

fire bosses

 - 1 dictionary result

fire boss

–noun Mining.
a person who inspects a mine for the presence of noxious gases, dangerous roofs, and other hazards.
Also called gasman; British, fireman.
Compare mine examiner.


Origin:
1880–85, Americanism
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To fire bosses
Search another word or see fire bosses on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us: