| 释义 |
ˈunderˌlooker
[under-1 6 a.]
1. Mining. A subordinate to the manager, who has the superintendence of the miners and workings.
1871Daily News 21 Sept., Amongst the number were..the underlookers, and the underground manager. 1885Law Times LXXIX. 119/2 No person was..to blast coal without the charge having been inspected by the underlooker.
2. A subordinate overseer.
1885Manch. Exam. 9 Jan. 5/1 An underlooker..being struck by a shuttle which flew out of a loom. |
