Definition of POINTSMAN

pointsman

Meanings

Plural: pointsmen

Noun

  • a policeman stationed at an intersection to direct traffic
  • A man in charge of railroad points (switches).

Origin / Etymology

From points + man.

Synonyms

switchman

Scrabble Score: 13

pointsman is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
pointsman is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
pointsman is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

pointsman is a valid Words With Friends word