roadman
noun[C]
uk/ˈrəʊd.mən/us/ˈroʊd.mən/pluralroadmenUKold-fashioned
a man whosejobis torepairorcareforroads:
He is a 75-year-oldformerroadman from Kilmeny.
UKslang
someone, usually ayoungman, whospendsa lot oftimeon thestreetsand may use orselldrugs, orcausetrouble:
流动小贩；行商；四处游荡的年轻人Hethinkshe's somekindof roadman.他认为自己是某种流动商贩。
sportsinformalspecialized
in thesportofcycling(=bicycleraces), someone whotakespartinracesonroads:
Roadmen,timetriallists, andmountainbikersall takepartin therace.
- Heworkedas a roadman for Sedgefield District Council.
- He might beabletospendthenighton thefloorof a roadman'shut.
- Why have youstarteddressinglike a roadman?
- He uses a lot of roadmanslang.
- Among the otherriders, Australia's Phil Anderson is afineroadman.
- There are manylong,stiffhillswhich make thecoursearealroadman'strial.
Competitors & participants in sports & games
- back four
- baller
- ballplayer
- base jumper
- benchwarmer
- challenger
- jumper
- keeper
- long-jumper
- longboarder
- major league
- mid-table
- midfield anchor
- racer
- retire
- trialist
- triathlete
- triple jumper
- triple threat
- utility