jackman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who operates a jack or jackscrew, especially one who lifts heavy loads.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jackman
hackman , whackman , packman

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Variants

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Bert Sakmann , Sakmann

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'jacquer', meaning 'to lift' or 'to support'. The term 'jackman' refers to someone who operates a jack or jackscrew, typically used to lift heavy loads.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jackman' has been used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and shipping.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'jackman' in English was in the 15th century.

3. The term 'jackman' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'rigging crew' or 'rigger' in the shipping industry.

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Related Concepts

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1. jack: A mechanical device used to lift or support heavy loads by applying force through a screw or hydraulic pressure.

2. jackscrew: A type of screw used to lift heavy loads by means of a jack.

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Culture

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The term 'jackman' has been used in various contexts, including in literature and music. For instance, in the novel 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the character Hale is referred to as a 'jackman' due to his role in enforcing the law. In music, the term 'jackman' has been used as a nickname for DJs who specialize in playing funk and soul music.

How to Memorize "jackman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person operating a jack or jackscrew to lift a heavy load.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jackman' with the image of a person lifting heavy loads using a jack or jackscrew.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jackman jacks up jacks' to remember the meaning of the word.

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